Published 3 years ago

Belgium seizes tens of millions of counterfeit cigarettes

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Police and customs across Belgium raid ten factories manufacturing counterfeit cigarettes for markets mainly in France and the UK. 40 arrests on site and elsewhere, tens of million of counterfeit cigarettes and tons of tobacco. Main markets for the counterfeit cigarettes said to be the United Kingdom and France, both countries where excise duties on cigarettes are high.

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Associated Press News

Belgium seizes tens of millions of counterfeit cigarettes

BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium's customs officers arrested 40 people Wednesday and seized tens of millions of counterfeit cigarettes in raids targeting illegal production sites across the country.

3 years ago·United States

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abc News

Belgium seizes tens of millions of counterfeit cigarettes

Belgium’s customs officers have arrested 40 people and seized tens of millions of counterfeit cigarettes in raids targeting illegal production sites across the country

3 years ago·United States

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Irish Independent

Belgium seizes tens of millions of counterfeit cigarettes

Belgium’s customs officers arrested 40 people on Wednesday and seized tens of millions of counterfeit cigarettes in raids targeting illegal production sites across the country.

3 years ago·Ireland

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The Washington Post

Belgium seizes tens of millions of counterfeit cigarettes

Belgium’s customs officers have arrested 40 people and seized tens of millions of counterfeit cigarettes in raids targeting illegal production sites across the country

3 years ago

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IBTimes

Belgium Swoops On Counterfeit Cigarette Gang

Belgian customs officers on Wednesday mounted their biggest-ever operation against counterfeit cigarette production, swooping on 10 illegal sites and making at least 40 arrests.

3 years ago·United States

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Star Tribune

Belgium seizes tens of millions of counterfeit cigarettes

Belgium's customs officers arrested 40 people Wednesday and seized tens of millions of counterfeit cigarettes in raids targeting illegal production sites across the country.

3 years ago·Minneapolis, United States

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