SigmaLive published and article suggesting that  the tires used by Cyprus National Guard are made in Turkey. The article refers to statements made in a Turkish Cypriot newspaper, by the manager of the Greek distributor company of  Turkish-made Petlas tires.  According to the article Petlas manufactures the tires in Turkey which are then being purchased by Cyprus National Guard from the Greek distributor since 2005. 80 to 100 tons of tires are sent to Cyprus every year.