Man Caught Smuggling Cow and 10 Calves from South to North Cyprus
A man was arrested in Demirhan, Northern Cyprus, after allegedly smuggling a cow and 10 calves from the southern part of the island.
According to a police press release, the incident occurred on May 6. Officers from the Nicosia Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit stopped the 60-year-old man and found the animals inside his vehicle. The livestock had reportedly been brought in illegally from the Greek Cypriot-administered south of the island.
Authorities confirmed that the animals had crossed without going through proper customs procedures and that no duties had been paid.
The suspect is currently in custody while police continue their investigation.
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Born in 1984 in Russia, in the city of Yekaterinburg (Sverdlovsk region). Since 2023, he has been living in Northern Cyprus. Education: Ural State University (UrGU, now UrFU), Faculty of Journalism. Specialization – journalist (2007). Professional experience: From 2003 to 2023, he worked in…
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