Two truck owners in Limassol were fined €2,000 each after Customs officers found that their vehicles were being powered with coloured heating fuel, which is not permitted for such use.
According to an announcement by the Customs Department, checks were carried out on Wednesday at Limassol port on trucks to identify possible illegal use of coloured heating fuel.
Out of 55 inspections, two trucks were found to be using coloured heating fuel for propulsion. The vehicles were immediately seized by the Customs Department and later returned to their owners after they requested an out-of-court settlement.
The settlement was accepted by the Director of the Customs Department, with each owner paying €2,000 to cover duties, taxes and the amount required for the return of the vehicle.
Customs also said that checks were carried out on May 6 and May 13 at kiosks in the Limassol district selling tobacco products and alcoholic drinks.
Of the six premises inspected, four were found to be selling tobacco products and/or alcoholic beverages without a valid sales licence issued or renewed by the municipality.
The operators of the premises requested an out-of-court settlement of the offences, which was accepted by the Director of the Customs Department. They were fined €100 per licence.
