Driver arrested while driving a truck loaded with smuggled cigarettes in the interior of SP
A 41-year-old man was arrested in Mirante do Paranapanema, SP, after being caught driving a truck filled with contraband cigarettes.
Contraband cigarettes found in the home and vehicles of a Kalvarija municipality resident
A significant quantity of contraband cigarettes was seized from a resident's property and vehicles in the Kalvarija municipality, prompting a criminal investigation.
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.
Investigation by EL.AS in Domokos Prisons - Homemade Knives and Mobile Phones Discovered
An investigation in the Domokos prison revealed multiple homemade knives and mobile phones in the inmates' cells.
Raid by the 'Greek FBI' in Domokos Prisons: Knives, spikes, and mobile phones found in cells (video)
Greek law enforcement officials conducted a raid in the Domokos prison, uncovering numerous weapons and contraband items.
Drone Intervention Needed: Criminals' Drone Stuck in a Pine Tree
Lithuanian border officials recovered a drone loaded with 500 packs of cigarettes after it got stuck in a tree near the Belarus border.
Customs officials discovered smuggled cigarettes hidden in the walls and ceiling of a trailer
Customs officials in Lithuania uncovered 8,642 packs of contraband cigarettes hidden within a trailer's walls and ceiling during an inspection.
Twice, an attempt was made to throw prohibited items into Marijampolė prison
Two attempts were made to smuggle mobile phones and SIM cards into Marijampolė prison in Lithuania.
Bus passenger intercepted in Bauru caught with anabolic steroids and smuggled electronics
A bus passenger in Bauru was arrested for possessing smuggled anabolic steroids and electronics during a police operation.
Man is arrested by the Federal Police for selling contraband electronic cigarettes in Açailândia
A merchant in Açailândia was arrested for selling contraband electronic cigarettes as part of a federal operation targeting smuggling.
AADE: Millions in cash, drugs, and thousands of contraband items seized by AADE
Greek customs authorities continue to effectively combat illegal trafficking across the country, leading to significant seizures of cash, drugs, and contraband goods.
Attempts to Smuggle Prohibited Items to Prisoners Uncovered in the New Liepaja Prison
Several attempts to smuggle prohibited items to prisoners in Latvia's Liepaja and Riga prisons have been reported in the past week.
Contraband Cigarettes Found in a Man's Car in Telšiai District
A man was stopped by police in Telšiai, Lithuania, and found to have 3,000 packs of contraband cigarettes in his vehicle.
Police seize medications, cigarettes, and tires without invoices with convoy on highway in the interior of SP
Police in São Paulo seized a convoy of vehicles transporting illegal goods from Paraguay, including medications, cigarettes, and electronic items.
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.
Man arrested for selling drugs and smuggled weight loss medications in Americana
A 40-year-old man was arrested in Americana, Brazil, for storing and selling smuggled drugs and weight loss medications from Paraguay.
Drone carrying cigarettes intercepted near the Belarusian border, three suspects detained
Lithuanian border guards intercepted a drone carrying illegal cigarettes near the Belarusian border and detained three suspects.
5 packages found near prison security post: not for inmates, but for the guards
Five packages containing mobile phones were discovered near a prison security post in Lithuania, intended for guards rather than inmates.
A woman in Telšiai is suspected of selling homemade vodka, contraband cigarettes found
A woman in Telšiai, Lithuania, is under investigation for allegedly selling homemade vodka and was found with contraband cigarettes during a police search.
Prohibited Items Found in the Territory of Marijampole Prison
Ten mobile phones were discovered in prohibited packages at Marijampolė Prison, and the individuals responsible for smuggling them have not yet been identified.
ELTA briefly: Regarding contraband balloons, a request has been made to ICAO; Finance Ministry Chancellor M. Šima has stepped down
Lithuania has approached the ICAO regarding contraband balloons from Belarus, while the Chancellor of the Finance Ministry has resigned amid ongoing legal issues.
Authorities in Varėna, Šalčininkai, and Ignalina regions intercepted balloons carrying 13,500 packs of cigarettes
Lithuanian authorities intercepted packages containing illegal cigarettes transported by balloons from Belarus.
On Valentine's Day - contraband in tights
Authorities discovered contraband cigarettes and vodka concealed in a vehicle and on a person during a routine check on Valentine's Day.
R. Kaunas on the possibilities of shooting down contraband balloons: we are waiting for testing results
Lithuanian Minister R. Kaunas discussed expectations around testing for systems aimed at detecting and intercepting contraband balloons, emphasizing the need for effective solutions to prevent illegal cargo transport.
PPA: Fisherman discovered a balloon with contraband cigarettes on Lake Peipus
A fisherman discovered a balloon on the ice of Lake Peipus carrying contraband cigarettes, likely smuggled from Belarus.
PPA: fishermen discovered a balloon with contraband cigarettes on the ice of Lake Peipsi
A local fisherman discovered a balloon tied to boxes containing 30,000 contraband cigarettes on the ice of Lake Peipsi in Estonia.
Contraband cigarettes found in a stopped vehicle in Šilalė district
A woman was stopped by the police in the Šilalė district while driving a Hyundai ix35, where they discovered 2,500 packs of contraband cigarettes.
Federal Highway Police seizes smuggled medications on Via Dutra, in Itatiaia
The Federal Highway Police seized smuggled foreign medications in Itatiaia, Brazil, during a routine patrol operation.
Phones, marijuana, and knives found after operation in Mérida prison
A security operation at Mérida prison in Mexico led to the discovery of prohibited items, including phones, marijuana, and knives, as part of a national security plan.
Woman arrested upon receiving abortion medication through the mail in Goiás, says Civil Police
A woman was arrested in Goiás, Brazil, for receiving an illegal shipment of abortion medication sent through the postal service.
Crime in prison sports ground reveals whether guards are more cunning than inmates
A package containing three mobile phones was found at the Vilnius prison sports ground, prompting an investigation by the Lithuanian Prison Service.
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.
Instead of passengers, the bus from Belarus carried contraband
A bus from Belarus, typically used for transporting passengers, was found to be carrying a significant amount of contraband cigarettes during a customs inspection in Lithuania.
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.
Border guards intercepted a shipment of contraband cigarettes delivered by balloon from Belarus
Lithuanian border guards have seized a significant contraband shipment of cigarettes that was delivered by air balloons from Belarus.
8 charged after contraband tobacco facility shut down on Six Nations territory
Eight individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with a significant contraband tobacco operation on Six Nations territory, with police seizing over 25,000 kilograms of tobacco.
Federal Police seize 152 'weight loss pens', cell phones, and watches with suspect in Maceió
The Federal Police in Brazil seized 152 'weight loss pens' alongside other contraband items from a suspect in Maceió.
Federal Revenue finds weight loss drugs and anabolic steroids hidden in detergent boxes in Paraná
The Federal Revenue of Brazil discovered weight loss medications and anabolic steroids concealed in detergent boxes during a routine inspection in Foz do Iguaçu.
Couple arrested suspected of selling smuggled weight loss pens in Pindamonhangaba
A couple was arrested in Pindamonhangaba, Brazil, for allegedly selling smuggled weight loss pens known as Tirzepatida.
A resident of Alytus connected to balloon-smuggled contraband was tracked down by both a VSAT dog and cameras in the Čepkeliai swamp
An Alytus resident was caught in the Čepkeliai reserve area for illegal possession of excise goods, having been previously identified as connected to balloon-smuggling activities near the Belarus border.
From salami to soap and sneakers: thwarted attempts to smuggle drugs, homemade weapons, and cell phones into prisons
Recent attempts to smuggle drugs, homemade weapons, and cell phones into Argentine prisons have been thwarted by the provincial prison service.
Couple arrested with contraband weight-loss and anabolic ampoules in MG
Two individuals were arrested for possessing contraband weight-loss and anabolic steroids during a police operation in Pimenta, Brazil.
A prominent politician entangled in a massive corruption case - latest details: legends surrounding the luxury of the contraband king circulated
A significant corruption case involving the State Plant Protection Service in Lithuania has emerged, implicating well-known politicians and a notorious figure in the contraband cigarette trade.
Convoy of cars attracts attention in PR, drivers provide 'disconnected information' and Federal Police find million-dollar cache of cell phones
Authorities in Brazil intercepted a convoy of cars carrying over R$1 million in contraband smartphones using hidden compartments.
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.
More than 400 cell phones, drugs, and even a drone were seized in prisons in the Bauru region
Authorities confiscated over 400 cell phones and various contraband items, including illegal drugs and a drone, during inspections at prisons in Bauru, Brazil.
Smuggling: More than 10 million cigarettes were seized in Ecuador in 2025, according to a report
In 2025, Ecuador seized over 10 million illicit cigarettes as part of a troubling trend in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Photos from the gang's 'fortress' with smuggled cigarettes: Security cameras recorded every corner
Photos reveal a stronghold used by a smuggling gang for distributing contraband cigarettes, captured on security cameras during a police operation.
Major operation by the Hellenic Police against a smuggling ring of tobacco products: Cash and weapons seized, 25 arrests
The Hellenic Police conducted a large-scale operation targeting a smuggling ring involving illicit tobacco products, resulting in the seizure of cash and weapons and the arrest of 25 individuals across various locations including Attica, Viotia, Magnesia, and Katerini.
Contraband balloon landed in the territory of the Maximos warehouse - employees tried to share its content
A contraband balloon, suspected to be carrying blocks of illegal cigarettes, landed at the Maxima logistics warehouse, prompting police intervention.