Suspect released in Northern Cyprus smuggling and military zone violation case

A suspect identified as K. B. has been released following a court appearance regarding several charges in Haspolat. The charges include the disposal of undutiable goods, unauthorized entry into a first-degree military prohibited zone, and illegal exit from Northern Cyprus territory without authorization from competent authorities.

Police Sergeant Eugen Açıkada testified that on September 14, 2026, a Greek Cypriot-plated truck carrying large quantities of tomatoes and cucumbers was observed crossing from South Cyprus to North Cyprus. The investigation revealed that K. B.’s vehicle led the truck through the military prohibited zone in the Haspolat-Büyük Kaymaklı region. Camera footage reportedly shows the truck stopping in front of cold storage facilities owned by the suspect, where employees unloaded the undeclared produce.