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15/09/2016
Over 750,000 Cigarettes Seized In L'Derry
Over 750,000 cigarettes and 40 kilograms of hand rolling tobacco, worth an estimated £250,000 in lost duty and taxes, have been seized in Co L'Derry.
Officers from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) accompanied by the PSNI, searched a number of domestic premises, outbuildings and vehicles in the south Derry area on Wednesday, 14 September, where the suspected illicit tobacco products were found.
Approximately £37,000 in cash, two cars, one van and two horse boxes were also seized during the operation.
Three men were arrested and ave been released on bail.
Investigations are ongoing.
(CD)
Officers from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) accompanied by the PSNI, searched a number of domestic premises, outbuildings and vehicles in the south Derry area on Wednesday, 14 September, where the suspected illicit tobacco products were found.
Approximately £37,000 in cash, two cars, one van and two horse boxes were also seized during the operation.
Three men were arrested and ave been released on bail.
Investigations are ongoing.
(CD)
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