A 34-year-old man was arrested in Ayia Napa on Sunday after police found €25,555 in cash and tobacco products in his vehicle.

Police said officers stopped and searched the man’s vehicle at around 11.50pm, seizing a total of €25,555.

A further search uncovered 30 packets of tobacco of various brands that did not carry the required health warnings or tax stamps.

The 34-year-old was arrested on suspicion of illegal possession of property and illegal possession of tobacco products and was taken into custody to assist investigations.

Investigations into the case are ongoing.