A car carrying contraband was detained in Šalčininkai: cigarettes hidden even in the engine compartment
Lithuanian authorities seized a vehicle from a Belarusian citizen that was found to be concealing over 11,000 packets of contraband cigarettes.
Customs officials dismantled a large smuggling hideout turned foreigner's car: 60,000 euros worth of cigarettes found
Lithuanian customs officials discovered a significant stash of illegal cigarettes hidden within a Belarusian citizen's car during a routine inspection at a border checkpoint.
Customs officers discover contraband cigarettes worth 60 thousand euros in a Belarusian's car in Šalčininkai
Lithuanian customs officials discovered contraband cigarettes worth over 60,000 euros hidden in a Belarusian's car during a routine check.
Kratos in Alytus apartment buildings: Belarusian cigarettes in the basement, drugs in the apartment
Lithuanian authorities arrested two local residents for holding a significant stash of Belarusian cigarettes and suspected drugs in their apartment.
Kratos in Alytus Apartment Buildings: Belarusian Smuggling in the Basement, Drugs in the Apartment
Authorities in Alytus have arrested two men for storing smuggled Belarusian cigarettes and illegal drugs in their apartment.
Lukashenko announces the fight against balloon smuggling: ‘real bandits’
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has announced efforts to combat balloon smuggling, coinciding with the release of political prisoners and U.S.-Belarus discussions.
7 shipment of cigarettes flown from Belarus intercepted on Tuesday
Lithuanian authorities intercepted 7 shipments of Belarusian cigarettes sent by balloon in various locations in Southern Lithuania, with a total of 12,500 packs seized.
Cigarettes smuggled by drone hidden in a well by a man from Šalčininkai
Lithuanian border guards discovered smuggled Belarusian cigarettes hidden in a well and in the home of an arrested individual.
7,500 packs of Belarusian cigarettes found in passengers' suitcases in Alytus
Police in Alytus uncovered 7,500 packs of Belarusian cigarettes hidden in luggage during a routine bus inspection.
New troubles for a Druskininkai resident due to Belarusian cigarettes
A Druskininkai man was caught smuggling Belarusian cigarettes, leading to further investigations by border officers.
Illegal cargo in a large passenger car trailer
Customs officers in Lithuania apprehended a Belarusian driver for attempting to smuggle cigarettes concealed within a modified trailer.
Drone seized at the Belarusian border carrying cigarettes, three individuals apprehended
A drone carrying packages of cigarettes was intercepted by Lithuanian border guards near the Belarus border, leading to the arrest of three people.
Poland extends special control regime at the Belarusian border
Poland plans to extend its special control measures along the Belarusian border for an additional 90 days due to rising smuggling incidents.
Customs officials discovered cigarette hiding places set up in a Belarusian bus
Lithuanian customs officials discovered a significant amount of contraband cigarettes hidden within a bus arriving from Belarus.
Belarusian cigarettes found in a stopped car in Trakai
Lithuanian police discovered a large quantity of Belarusian cigarettes in a stopped vehicle in Trakai, leading to the arrest of the driver.
In Trakai, 6,000 Packs of Belarusian Cigarettes Discovered, Individual Detained
A man was detained in Trakai after a significant quantity of Belarusian cigarettes was found in his vehicle during a police stop.
There Was No Lack of Fantasy, but the Hideouts Didn't Save Them
Customs officials discovered 1,340 smuggled cigarettes hidden in specially designed compartments of a car driven by a Belarusian citizen at a checkpoint in Šalčininkai, emphasizing the risks of even small-scale smuggling.
V. Kondratovičius on VSAT's communication with Belarusian services: contact can be made at any time if needed
V. Kondratovičius stated that Lithuania can communicate with Belarus at any time if necessary, especially regarding smuggling balloons launched from certain areas, but the effectiveness of Belarus's subsequent actions is uncertain.
Ministers: if smuggling suspects are identified in Belarus, the information will also be passed to neighbors
Lithuanian officials state that evidence related to suspected smugglers in Belarus will be shared with neighboring countries, emphasizing the need for accountability from the Belarusian side.
Four men caught near a landed balloon with smuggled cigarettes in Ukmerge district
Four suspects were apprehended in Ukmerge district after police discovered a hot air balloon carrying approximately six thousand packs of contraband cigarettes marked with Belarusian tax stamps.