A British made radio-controlled vibrator has been banned in Cyprus after it was branded a threat to national security. The Cypriot military are concerned the adult toy’s electronic waves will disrupt the army’s radio frequencies on the island.
A spokesman for makers Ann Summers confirmed its Love Bug 2, a small, egg shaped device operated by a remote control, was on sale for use everywhere in Europe — except Cyprus.
The Ann Summers spokesman said: “The remote control only has a range of six metres. We have still been selling them in Cyprus, but with a warning urging Cypriots not to use it unless they travel abroad.”
In its promotional literature the company describes the device as a “deceptively powerful matt silver love egg”, later adding: “Not for use in Cyprus”.
Military officials refused to comment on the reasons for the ban, but the government’s Communications and Works Ministry said it had been a purely military decision. A spokesman said: “They were banned before we even had a chance to check them, but if issues of national security are at stake then it’s not surprising.”
A spokesman for makers Ann Summers confirmed its Love Bug 2, a small, egg shaped device operated by a remote control, was on sale for use everywhere in Europe — except Cyprus.
The Ann Summers spokesman said: “The remote control only has a range of six metres. We have still been selling them in Cyprus, but with a warning urging Cypriots not to use it unless they travel abroad.”
In its promotional literature the company describes the device as a “deceptively powerful matt silver love egg”, later adding: “Not for use in Cyprus”.
Military officials refused to comment on the reasons for the ban, but the government’s Communications and Works Ministry said it had been a purely military decision. A spokesman said: “They were banned before we even had a chance to check them, but if issues of national security are at stake then it’s not surprising.”