Due to contraband balloons, operations at Vilnius Airport were restricted at night
On March 22, operations at Vilnius Airport were briefly suspended due to navigation issues caused by Belarusian hybrid attacks involving balloons.
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.
Fixed 'four-package transfer': the contents did not surprise the inspectors
Lithuania's prison service reported the interception of a package transfer containing eight mobile phones in Pravieniškiai prison.
A man caught trying to throw prohibited items into the prison territory in Pravieniškės
A man was apprehended while attempting to throw packages containing prohibited items into the Pravieniškės prison.
Customs: An incomprehensible amount of contraband cigarettes imported to Finland
Customs authorities suspect that over 45 million cigarettes were illegally imported into Finland, involving fraudulent shipping documentation and the use of legitimate businesses to mask the operations.
The situation looked normal, but the driver's anxious behavior betrayed the 'Audi' driver
Police in Tauragė stopped a driver's Audi for a routine check and discovered a significant amount of contraband cigarettes due to the driver's suspicious behavior.
Six boxes with contraband cigarettes found in Tauragė car
Police in Tauragė discovered six boxes containing three thousand packs of cigarettes with Belarusian stamps during a traffic stop.
Colombia seizes more than 100 Starlink satellites that entered as contraband
Colombian authorities seized over 100 Starlink antennas in Arauca, near the Venezuelan border, due to lack of legal documentation.
Imported perfumes and weight loss medicine: understand why a young man who flaunted a luxury life was arrested in Divinópolis
A 20-year-old man was arrested in Divinópolis for smuggling, drug trafficking, and illegal commerce after showcasing a lavish lifestyle on social media.
Hunting for Meteorological Balloons - from the Border Guards' Eurocopter
Lithuanian border guards intercepted seven shipments of contraband cigarettes transported by balloons from Belarus.
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.
Contraband Cigarettes from Belarus Hidden in a Well by Šalčininkai Resident
Border guards discovered Belarusian cigarettes concealed in a well and at the home of an apprehended suspect in Lithuania.
Four arrested with weight loss and sexual stimulants brought from Paraguay in Carmo do Cajuru
Four individuals were arrested in Carmo do Cajuru, Brazil, for illegally transporting weight loss and sexual stimulant medications from Paraguay.
Ogun customs seized N1.35bn contraband in two months -Controller
The Ogun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service seized contraband worth N1.35 billion in two months, marking a significant increase in revenue compared to last year.
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.
Attempts to Deliver Prohibited Substances and Items to Prisoners Revealed in Several Prisons
In several Latvian prisons, authorities have detected attempts to smuggle prohibited substances and items to inmates over the past week.
Officials thwart attempts to smuggle prohibited items into Pravieniškės II and Šiauliai prisons
Lithuanian prison officials intercepted attempts to smuggle mobile phones and possibly drug-laced cigarettes into two prisons.
The view of cigarettes, the effect of drugs: officials discovered an extraordinary shipment
Lithuanian authorities intercepted a unique shipment containing modified cigarettes, aimed at increasing their value in prison.
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.
Drone deliveries in the Naples prison: how phones and drugs arrive
Suspicious drone deliveries have been intercepted at Poggioreale prison in Naples, revealing attempts to smuggle smartphones and drugs into the facility.
Drones Flying Over the Walls in Pravieniškės Landed in the Grasp of Prison Guards
Two packages with mobile phones and SIM cards were discovered in the Pravieniškės prison area, raising security concerns.
Officials seized packages containing phones intended for inmates in Pravieniškės prison
In Pravieniškės prison, officials found packages with mobile phones and SIM cards designated for inmates, prompting an investigation.
Driver arrested with truck loaded with smuggled cigarettes and clothes on MS-040
A truck driver was arrested in Brazil while transporting smuggled cigarettes and clothing along the MS-040 highway.
Man arrested suspected of smuggling electronic cigarettes and drinks in Sorocaba
A man has been arrested in Sorocaba, Brazil, for suspected smuggling of electronic cigarettes and alcoholic beverages.
New arrests for contraband balloons: 6 suspects, 5 of their cars, 13,500 packs of cigarettes
Lithuanian border guards have arrested six individuals suspected of involvement in the smuggling of cigarettes from Belarus using balloons.
Driver without a license is arrested while transporting nearly 20,000 packs of cigarettes on a highway in the interior of SP
A driver in Brazil was arrested for transporting nearly 20,000 packs of contraband cigarettes and for driving without a valid license.
Police arrest merchant with thousands of contraband cigarettes in Presidente Prudente
A man was arrested in Presidente Prudente for storing thousands of contraband cigarette packs and electronic cigarettes during a police operation against drug trafficking.
Man arrested with contraband cigarette cargo from Paraguay on Ayrton Senna Highway
A man was arrested with a load of contraband cigarettes from Paraguay on the Ayrton Senna Highway in Brazil.
Contraband Cigarettes Found in Ignalina Region Car Trunk
Lithuanian authorities discovered contraband cigarettes during a traffic stop in the Ignalina region.
Federal Police seizes 205 electronic cigarettes and arrests man for smuggling in Piracicaba
The Federal Police in Brazil seized 205 electronic cigarettes and arrested a man for smuggling during a search operation in Piracicaba.
Customs officers seized €3 million worth of contraband cigarettes in Klaipėda
Customs officials in Klaipėda intercepted a shipment of contraband cigarettes valued at €3 million as part of a wider investigation into organized smuggling activities.
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.
In Prisons, the Merchant Is Changing: Links to One of the Detained Are Still Visible
A new company, Bauskas tirgotājs, has been selected to manage prison stores in Latvia, replacing Lenoka, which was removed due to connections with an arrested individual implicated in a high-profile murder case.
Changing the vendor in prisons, but its ties with detained entrepreneur Babenko are still visible
The Latvian prison system is facing scrutiny after a wide array of prohibited items was discovered in a store at a central prison, linked to an entrepreneur with ongoing legal issues.
7,500 packages of Belarusian cigarettes found in luggage during bus inspection in Alytus
Lithuanian police found 7,500 packages of Belarusian cigarettes worth over 39,000 euros hidden in luggage during a bus inspection.
Joint operation in Quito leaves one detained, 40 liters of liquor destroyed, and 120 units of tobacco seized
A joint operation by the National Police and Armed Forces in Quito resulted in one arrest, the destruction of 40 liters of illicit liquor, and the seizure of 120 units of contraband tobacco.
Highway Police seize R$ 345 thousand in cell phones and electronics without invoices on the highway in Rosana
The Highway Police seized around R$ 345 thousand worth of cell phones and electronic equipment without invoices in Rosana, São Paulo.
Police seize contraband cigarette load valued at over R$ 3.2 million on Angatuba highway
Police seized around 500,000 packs of contraband cigarettes worth R$ 3.2 million from a truck on the Raposo Tavares highway in Angatuba, Brazil.
Vilnius resident risks losing 'special purpose' car 'Mercedes-Benz'
A Vilnius resident could lose his special purpose 'Mercedes-Benz' vehicle after being caught transporting contraband cigarettes, according to border authorities.
In Plungė, police found illegally held excise goods, including over 1,000 packets of cigarettes
Police in Plungė, Lithuania, discovered over 1,000 packets of contraband cigarettes and illegal homemade alcohol during a raid.
Tauragė police seize illegal excise goods – homemade alcoholic beverage and cigarettes
Tauragė police have confiscated approximately 160 liters of homemade alcohol, 1,111 packets of contraband cigarettes, and over €24,000 in cash during a raid, suspecting the money is linked to illegal activities.
Attempts to smuggle prohibited items into prisons in one day - 35 phones found
In a single day, authorities reported several attempts to smuggle prohibited items into three prisons, resulting in the discovery of 35 mobile phones.
Attempts to Smuggle Prohibited Items in Three Prisons in One Day - 35 Mobile Phones Found
On March 4, attempts to smuggle mobile phones into three Lithuanian prisons resulted in the discovery of 35 devices.
Aesthetics clinic shut down for operating without a license and selling medication used in slimming pens in Americana
An aesthetics clinic in Americana, Brazil, was shut down for operating without a sanitary license and selling contraband medication related to slimming products.
Mothers of inmates caught trying to smuggle drugs hidden in farofa into the Salvador prison
Two mothers were caught attempting to smuggle drugs hidden in food into the Salvador prison to give to their incarcerated sons.
Prison Officer Arrested for Facilitating Entry of Cell Phones into Prison in Ceará
A prison officer in Ceará, Brazil, was arrested for attempting to smuggle cell phones into a prison facility, leading to the discovery of several devices.
A package found in Marijampolė prison
A package containing two mobile phones and a SIM card was discovered within the inner perimeter of Marijampolė prison in Lithuania, prompting an investigation.
Less than 1pc of prison strip searches find contraband, report finds
A report indicates that less than 1% of strip searches in Australian prisons are successful in revealing contraband, prompting calls for their discontinuation.