Customs discovers cigarette smuggling: 42,200 cigarettes at Bruck secured
Customs discovers cigarette smuggling: 42,200 cigarettes at Bruck secured
At the end of October, the customs office discovered a massive cigarette smuggling during a routine check for a delivery van on the East Autobahn (A4) near Bruck an der Leitha. In a cleverly hidden double floor of the vehicle, the customs officers found 42,200 cigarettes, the estimated market value of which is estimated at over 12,000 euros. The driver of the vehicle, a Bulgarian, and his mother said that the cigarettes were bought in Bulgaria and were intended for resale in Austria.The customs authorities use their service dog, which tracked down the hidden smuggling art. The value of the evaded taxes for the seized 211 rods cigarettes is estimated at around 7,500 euros. The vehicle itself was also confiscated as part of the measures. The customs investigation has taken over the further investigation to clarify the background of the smuggling.
reactions of the authorities
Finance Minister Magnus Brunner (ÖVP) praised the customs officers for their attention and operational readiness. He noticed that tax evasion is a serious offense that is punished with appropriate consequences. This statement underlines the determination of the authorities in the fight against illegal trade in tobacco products.
The manual controls by the customs officers are a central part of the efforts to combat the smuggling of cigarettes that has increased in recent years. The attention of this specific action offers a deeper insight into the tactics that smugglers often use to drive out illegal goods. The investigation could also provide information about other networks or people in the background that are involved in this criminal activity.
The incident raises important questions about dealing with illegal goods and the need to implement constantly effective measures to combat such offenses. Experts warn of the high health and social risks associated with illegal cigarette smuggling, including the loss of income for the state and the effects on public health.
For detailed information about this incident and the anti -nuggelic measures of customs, See the report on noe.orf .
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