Law & Order

39 arrested in cigarette raids

(February 05, 2016)

Customs officers have arrested 39 people and seized two million illicit cigarettes worth $5.3 million, and with a duty potential of $3.8 million, in a two-week citywide operation that concluded yesterday.
 
The Customs & Excise Department said the operation has disrupted the supply chains for illicit cigarettes in Hong Kong for the Lunar New Year holiday.
 
Thirty-two men and seven women, aged between 23 and 81, were arrested.
 
Call the Customs hotline 2545 6182 to report suspected illicit cigarette activities.