They smuggled 240,000 illegal cigarette packs in one year – The two houses used as warehouses in Aspropyrgos
A criminal organization in Greece was dismantled after allegedly smuggling 240,000 illegal cigarette packs, resulting in a revenue loss of approximately €1 million for the Greek state.
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.
Secretariat investigates 5 prison officers for suspected irregular entry of cigarettes into prisons in Rio
The correctional agency in Rio is investigating five prison officers suspected of facilitating the illegal entry of cigarettes into correctional facilities.
6 out of 10 cigarettes consumed in Paraná are illegal; more than double the national average
Approximately 60% of cigarette consumption in Paraná is illegal, significantly exceeding the national average of 31%.
Seap removes 5 police officers after counterfeit and smuggled cigarettes enter prisons
The Department of Penitentiary Administration (Seap) in Brazil has suspended five officers suspected of facilitating the entry of counterfeit cigarettes into Rio de Janeiro prisons, with indications of an internal mafia involved.
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.
Lithuania calls to fight against the smuggling of world-famous tobacco
Lithuania has intensified its efforts to combat cigarette smuggling from Belarus with the help of Philip Morris International donating drone systems for surveillance.
Aurelijus Veryga sharply criticized Inga Ruginienė
Aurelijus Veryga criticized Inga Ruginienė over the recent donation of drones from Philip Morris International to assist in combating cigarette smuggling from Belarus.
Police seize 7,500 packs of cigarettes without an invoice at distributor in the coast of SP
Santos Civil Police seized about 7,500 packs of cigarettes allegedly smuggled from Paraguay at a distributor in Praia Grande, São Paulo.
Customs officers detained cigarette smuggling worth 3 million euros
Lithuanian customs officials detained a significant shipment of contraband cigarettes valued at 3 million euros and are conducting an ongoing investigation related to organized crime activities.
A Vilnius Man Involved in Cigarette Smuggling Risks Losing His Mercedes with Hideouts
A man from Vilnius faces losing his Mercedes after being caught smuggling cigarettes hidden in the vehicle.
PF finds clandestine cigarette depot in São Gonçalo
The Federal Police discovered an illegal cigarette depot in São Gonçalo, Brazil, believed to be linked to a notorious organized crime figure.
Marseille: two municipal police officers arrested for cigarette trafficking
Two municipal police officers in Marseille have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in cigarette smuggling in the northern neighborhoods of the city.
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.
Three consecutive actions on BR-364 result in seizure of 12,000 packs of cigarettes in Acre
The Brazilian Federal Highway Police seized 12,000 packs of smuggled cigarettes during operations on BR-364 in Acre.
"Eleftherios Venizelos": The suitcase from Cairo was full of smuggled cigarettes
A 54-year-old foreign national was arrested at Athens' Eleftherios Venizelos Airport for attempting to smuggle cigarettes into Greece from Cairo.
A Surprising Change Revealed by Customs Statistics
Customs statistics from Finland show a significant increase in cigarette seizures alongside a notable rise in drug confiscations for 2025.
Cigarette smuggling has exploded in Estonia - 37 million confiscated cigarettes per year
Estonia is facing a significant rise in cigarette smuggling, with 37 million illegal cigarettes confiscated in a year despite stricter border controls.
Adilsinho, identified as a bookie and head of the cigarette mafia in Rio, is arrested in Cabo Frio
Adilson Oliveira Coutinho Filho, known as Adilsinho, has been arrested in Cabo Frio for his alleged leadership in illegal betting and involvement in the cigarette mafia.
Driver arrested for smuggling after seizure of more than 50,000 cigarette packs on a highway in the interior of SP
A driver was arrested for transporting over 50,000 packs of contraband cigarettes on a highway in São Paulo.
Trio arrested with more than 40,000 contraband cigarette packs and cosmetics from Paraguay
Three individuals were arrested in Santana da Ponte Pensa, São Paulo, for transporting over 40,000 contraband cigarette packs and cosmetics from Paraguay.
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.
Calmly fishing, he suddenly saw a mysterious 'object'. The fisherman alerted the authorities
A fisherman on Lake Pejpus in Estonia discovered a suspicious white balloon carrying a large number of cigarettes, prompting a police alert.
Marseille: three dockers accused of cigarette trafficking before the courts
Three dockers in Marseille are on trial for their involvement in a large-scale cigarette smuggling operation from Tunisia.
Two local residents arrested in Vilkaviškis district with high-value cigarette shipment, likely thrown from a train
Two residents in Vilkaviškis district were arrested after border guards discovered a large shipment of cigarettes, probably discarded from a cargo train.
2,500 illegal cigarette packs found in a stopped car in Šilalė district
Police in Lithuania discovered 2,500 illegal cigarette packs in a Hyundai ix35 that was stopped in the Šilalė district.
Border Guards in Vilkaviškis District Found Cigarette Boxes Thrown from Train, Detained Two Suspects
Border guards in Vilkaviškis District discovered cigarette boxes thrown from a freight train and detained two suspects.
Poland apprehended 8 individuals for cigarette smuggling via balloons, including 4 Lithuanians
Eight people, including four Lithuanians, were apprehended in Poland for smuggling cigarettes from Belarus using balloons.
Border Guards Seize Cigarette Smuggling from Belarus Delivered by Balloon: Value – 0.5 Million Euros
Lithuanian border guards have intercepted a balloon-delivered shipment of contraband cigarettes from Belarus, valued at approximately 0.5 million euros.
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.
Two arrests for the illegal cigarette smuggling ring
Two arrests were made related to a large illegal cigarette smuggling operation in Greece, with several others released under various restrictive conditions while awaiting trial.
Carrots, Bags, Donkeys: How the Organization Communicated with Contraband Cigarettes
The Greek FBI dismantled a complex criminal organization involved in the illegal production and trafficking of cigarettes, arresting approximately 25 members who used coded language to communicate and avoided detection by law enforcement.
Criminal charges for felonies against the cigarette smuggling ring dismantled by the Hellenic Police
Twenty-five individuals are expected to appear before an investigator as they are implicated in a cigarette smuggling ring.
The numbers behind the cigarette smuggling ring: loading thousands of packs, earning one million euros from each truck
A large cigarette smuggling operation in Greece was disrupted, revealing that each truck could generate around one million euros for the crime organization involved.
Cigarette Smuggling Ring: The 'Ballerina' Gang and the Rivalry with the Endik Group
Greek authorities have dismantled a major organized crime ring specializing in the production and distribution of illegal cigarettes, resulting in the arrest of 25 individuals and the seizure of weapons, vehicles, cash, and mobile phones.
Former Ukraine border guard chief embroiled in bribery scandal dismissed from military
Serhiy Deineko, the former head of Ukraine's State Border Guard, has been dismissed from the military after being charged in a bribery scandal involving €204,000 related to cigarette smuggling.
Shin Bet chief’s brother charged with ‘assisting enemy’ over cigarette smuggling in Gaza
Bezalel Zini, the brother of Israel’s Shin Bet chief, has been charged with assisting the enemy for his involvement in a cigarette smuggling network into Gaza during a blockade.
The Lithuanian Court of Appeals rejected the convicted criminals' appeals in a large-scale smuggling case
Two former officials from the Vilnius Customs and two citizens of the Republic of Belarus were convicted for large-scale cigarette smuggling and illegal possession of excise goods, having operated within an organized group.
In Šalčininkai – a large operation against smugglers: detentions and searches
A significant police operation targeting suspected cigarette smugglers is underway in the Šalčininkai region, with detentions and searches currently being conducted.