Türkİye
Turkey: 140,000+ smuggled cigarette packets seized
170 operations conducted in eastern Van province between Jan. 1 and Feb. 29 as part of anti-cigarette smuggling efforts
Necat Hazar |
10.03.2020 - Update : 10.03.2020
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VAN, Turkey
Turkish security forces on Tuesday seized a total of 142,581 packages of contraband cigarettes in southeastern Turkey, according to security sources.
As part of anti-cigarette smuggling efforts, a total of 170 operations were launched between Jan. 1 and Feb. 29 in Van province, said the sources, who asked not to be named due to restrictions on speaking to the media.
During these operations, 240 suspects were detained and eight were remanded in custody.
*Writing by Seda Sevencan
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