Customs secures 50,000 smuggling cigarettes in Hohenschönhausen

Customs secures 50,000 smuggling cigarettes in Hohenschönhausen

In a spectacular commitment, the customs in Berlin-Hohenschönhausen discovered a true cigarette treasure on the last evening! Unbelievable 50,000 unmounted cigarettes were ensured, while the officers were on patrol and targeted two suspicious men. These people stood in a place that is known for illegal cigarette sales - the tension could hardly have been higher!

Everything happened when the two men go to a car that parked shortly afterwards in front of a house entrance. The customs officers immediately recognized the characteristic packaging, which is often used for smuggled cigarettes. And then, when the control was up to, the three men fled panicked! But customs could not be shaken up and could quickly stop the escape. Click handcuffs!

Great prey for customs

At the subsequent search of the vehicle and the house, the customs officers secured the shocking amount of 40,000 cigarettes. These were found both in the car and in the hallway. But that was not all - when a search of the apartment of one of the suspects, another 10,000 unmounted cigarettes and cash were discovered in typical piece of poem. The whole thing was a real catch for the customs officials!

The number plates mounted on the vehicle, on the other hand, turned out to be stolen. These have also been ensured and are now being further investigated as part of the investigation. A tax criminal proceedings due to tax hazards were immediately initiated against the three suspects - the tax damage amounts to a whopping 10,000 euros. A hard blow for the smugglers!

inch sets signs in the fight against illegal trade

This raid is part of a comprehensive strategy of the Berlin main customs office to improve illegal cigarette trade. The traffic routes control unit regularly carries out controls, especially against alleged dealers and couriers. Customs shows that it has a vigilant eye and is ready to act against the smuggling mafia!