NIS 20m. of cigarettes confiscated in West Bank smuggling attempt
Israeli authorities have confiscated NIS 20 million worth of cigarettes in a smuggling attempt in the West Bank. The operation was initiated after customs officials discovered discrepancies in the customs declarations of two containers at the port. The containers falsely claimed to contain household goods instead of cigarettes.
- ▪The investigation was prompted by alerts regarding two containers at the port.
- ▪Customs declarations for the containers were found to be false.
- ▪The smuggling attempt involved a significant quantity of cigarettes valued at NIS 20 million.
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