Dubai Customs Foils Export of 70 Million Illicit Cigarettes to Europe

Dubai Customs Foils Export of 70 Million Illicit Cigarettes to Europe

Dubai Customs has foiled an international smuggling attempt involving more than 70 million illicit cigarettes destined for a European country, highlighting its role in protecting cross-border trade and international supply chains.Risk indicators and intelligence-led targeting enabled Dubai Customs teams to identify nine export shipments containing nearly seven tonnes of tobacco routed through three air cargo facilities in Dubai.Teams from the Ai…

Dubai Customs thwarts attempt to ship 70 million illegal cigarettes to Europe - Times Kuwait

Dubai Customs has foiled the export of nine shipments containing more than 70 million illegal cigarettes, weighing about seven tons of tobacco, that were destined for a European country through three air cargo ports in Dubai. The Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported that the seizures followed the detection of suspicious indicators and analysis of shipment data by targeting teams at the Air Cargo Centers Department. Shipments Declared as Clothing …