21 arrested and nearly 40,000 cigarette packs seized in binational operation between Uruguay and Brazil
A joint operation between Uruguay and Brazil resulted in 21 people arrested and the seizure of approximately 40,000 cigarette packs.
21 arrested and nearly 40,000 cigarette packs seized in binational operation between Uruguay and Brazil
A coordinated operation between the security forces of Uruguay and Brazil culminated in the arrest of 21 people and the seizure of nearly 40,000 cigarette packs. The procedure was carried out within the framework of a binational investigation against tobacco smuggling.
The authorities of both countries worked together to dismantle a network dedicated to illegal trafficking of cigarettes in the border zone. As a result of the operation, officers managed to apprehend 21 individuals linked to the organisation.
In addition to the arrests, nearly 40,000 cigarette packs that were being sold irregularly were confiscated. The estimated value of the merchandise seized represents a significant sum for the illegal market in the region.
This type of binational operation reinforces cooperation between the agencies responsible for security on the Uruguayan-Brazilian border, an area historically affected by smuggling of various products.
Source: El Observador
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