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Inspections by Latvia's State Revenue Service (VID) reveal that some officials are manipulating the destruction of confiscated excise goods to embezzle them instead.

A British Columbia man was acquitted of drug smuggling charges after the judge ruled he was unaware of the drugs in his possession due to fentanyl withdrawal symptoms.

A 41-year-old man was arrested in Mirante do Paranapanema, SP, after being caught driving a truck filled with contraband cigarettes.

Three municipal guards in Brazil were arrested for allegedly smuggling weight loss medications and anabolic steroids from Paraguay without proper documentation.

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.

The Military Highway Police seized various electronics, including numerous iPhones, during an operation in Assis, Brazil, after discovering them without proper documentation.

A joint police operation has seized 12 million smuggled cigarettes from Paraguay in Arapiraca, Brazil, leading to the arrest of a driver involved in the transport.

The EU Commission is proposing a new directive aimed at creating uniform penalties across member states for offenses related to illegal weapons, including the possession of 3D weapon blueprints.

Three individuals were arrested in Cuiabá and Várzea Grande for allegedly selling firearms and smuggling cell phones into prisons during Operation Tartufo.

The Chandauli police discovered and seized illegal liquor worth 50 lakh rupees hidden beneath bags of onions in a truck during a check, a scheme apparently intended for distribution during the Holi festival.

A Chinese product store in Argentina has come under investigation by ARCA for possessing smuggled goods, leading to the seizure of nearly 3,000 items valued at $45,000.

The Joint Investigation Team of the Seoul Eastern District Prosecutor's Office has denied allegations of involvement in drug smuggling by customs officials, leading to strong criticism of Deputy Chief Baek Hae-ryong.

An investigation into drug smuggling at customs has concluded with no charges against implicated officials, raising concerns over transparency and accountability.

A criminal investigation has revealed an organized group producing and distributing synthetic drugs in Lithuania by impregnating cotton-based paper with psychotropic substances meant for smuggling to the United States.

Ali Omar Karim, a 47-year-old people smuggler, has been sentenced to eight years and seven months in prison for his role in transporting illegal migrants to the UK.

A significant quantity of contraband cigarettes was seized from a resident's property and vehicles in the Kalvarija municipality, prompting a criminal investigation.

A Shin Bet officer has been indicted for facilitating smuggling operations into Gaza, accused of aiding the enemy during wartime.

A man is claiming to be a victim in a significant drug smuggling case involving a large quantity of ketamine and MDMA in Iceland.

A major drug smuggling case, involving the largest seizure of ketamine in Iceland's history, is under trial in Reykjaness District Court.

The Seoul Eastern District Prosecutor's Special Investigation Team has concluded its investigation into allegations of external pressure in a customs drug-related case, finding no evidence against most suspects.

A driver was arrested for transporting over 50,000 packs of contraband cigarettes on a highway in São Paulo.

Over R$ 50,000 worth of counterfeit shoes and clothing were seized from a store in Serrinha, Bahia, following a complaint to federal authorities.

A woman was acquitted for attempting to smuggle a GPS tracker with a microphone into Storstrøm Prison during a visit to convicted murderer Phillip Westh.

A woman faces severe penalties for smuggling drugs into Iceland as part of a major ketamine and MDMA trafficking case.

A woman has been acquitted of charges related to smuggling a GPS tracker into a prison for communication with convicted murderer Philip Patrick Westh due to insufficient evidence regarding its communication capabilities.

A video has surfaced showing the smuggling of liquor underneath a moving train in India.

Lithuanian border officials recovered a drone loaded with 500 packs of cigarettes after it got stuck in a tree near the Belarus border.

The case of large-scale smuggling of ketamine and MDMA is now in the district court in Iceland.

A customs dog at Frankfurt Airport uncovered 83 kilograms of cocaine hidden in three suitcases, with a street value of 5.7 million euros.

The Adamawa State Police arrested two suspects involved in drug smuggling and seized 197 sachets of Tramadol during a border operation.

The National Security Commission meeting in Lithuania, originally set for Wednesday, has been postponed to ensure participation from all relevant authorities and will address pressing issues concerning smuggling and financial fraud in an upcoming session.

A Russian citizen has been charged with smuggling a mammoth tusk from Lithuania to Switzerland, having misdeclared it as petrified wood.

Customs officials in Lithuania uncovered 8,642 packs of contraband cigarettes hidden within a trailer's walls and ceiling during an inspection.

Customs officers in Lithuania apprehended a Belarusian driver for attempting to smuggle cigarettes concealed within a modified trailer.

The National Security Commission of Lithuania is set to evaluate the current situation regarding smuggling balloons from Belarus and discuss potential measures to enhance prevention and response.

The AADE has reported significant seizures linked to smuggling and tax evasion in Greece during the latter half of 2025.

A merchant in Açailândia was arrested for selling contraband electronic cigarettes as part of a federal operation targeting smuggling.

Norwegian customs officials discovered over a ton of alcohol during an inspection at the Ørje border crossing.

Several attempts to smuggle prohibited items to prisoners in Latvia's Liepaja and Riga prisons have been reported in the past week.

An individual was caught trying to smuggle a kilogram of cocaine hidden inside a table.

The article discusses the operations of the illegal tobacco market in Lithuania and across Europe, highlighting methods used for smuggling and the efforts of law enforcement.

The U.S. military reported that it neutralized another drug trafficking vessel in the Caribbean, killing three men, amid ongoing efforts to combat drug smuggling in the region.

A US military strike in the Caribbean targeting a drug smuggling boat resulted in the deaths of three men, raising questions about the legality of such actions.

An individual was arrested at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Thailand for attempting to travel with live animals, including turtles and primates, hidden in his suitcase.

The police in Ponta Porã, Brazil, seized unregistered medicines, anabolic steroids, and perfumes during inspections on the MS-164 highway.

The NDLEA has arrested several individuals, including a real estate CEO and a grandma, who were involved in drug trafficking schemes using deceptive methods to smuggle opioids and cocaine.

Cubans are increasingly relying on coyotes to migrate to Brazil, with a surge in asylum requests due to stricter U.S. migration policies.

Police in Brazil apprehended a driver carrying 764 electronic items without an invoice during a routine check on BR-116.

The article discusses key events in Lithuania over the past week, highlighting issues like smuggling and foreign policy challenges related to China and Taiwan.

In a surprising case of illegal liquor smuggling in Agra, police arrested two smugglers who used an ambulance to transport alcohol instead of patients.