Customs officers arrested a truck driver after seizing 96 cartons of illicit cigarettes worth $2.7 million and with a duty potential of $1.9 million, in Sau Mau Ping today.
The cigarettes were found in a lorry.
Officers arrested the 69-year-old man and seized the truck.
The cigarettes were sorted and packed to order for quick delivery.
Report suspected illicit cigarette activity by calling the department on 2545 6182.
