Over 250,000 cigarettes seized in the last 7 days
28.01.11
UK Border Agency officers at Newcastle Airport seized over 250,000 cigarettes that were being smuggled into the region in the last 7 days. The cigarettes were found on passengers on four separate flights from the Canary Islands. Almost 70kg (154lbs) of hand rolling tobacco was also seized. The haul, which was found in the hand and hold luggage of a dozen passengers, will be destroyed. Investigations are ongoing as a result of the seizures.
Tony McMullin, UK Border Agency's Deputy Director for Border Force North, said: ‘The seizure of these cigarettes is a big win for Newcastle, and is indicative of the tight controls we have in place to protect our borders. A haul of this size would defraud the Government out of significant revenue at a time when the public purse can least afford it.'
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