Pergamos seizures account for thousands in British bases’ customs fines

Two of the biggest customs seizures recorded at the British bases’ crossing point of Pergamos this summer resulted in almost €8,000 in fines, as officers stepped up inspections during the busy holiday period, issuing in total close to €11,000 in fines since July 1.

The largest seizure took place on July 4, when officers stopped two passengers travelling in separate taxis that arrived one after the other at the Pergamos crossing....