Smuggled tobacco products were found by customs officials during an inspection near Bruck an der Leitha. No fewer than 301 sticks of glow sticks were seized.
“We only have eight packs of cigarettes with us.” – This sentence from a 24-year-old Bulgarian and his passenger quickly turned out to be a big lie. During an inspection, customs officers examined the minibus on the highway near Bruck an der Leitha. And they found no less than 301 sticks of glow sticks hidden in boxes. The 60,300 cigarettes have a retail price of around 17,000 euros in this country.
Because they would have to be taxed when transported to Austria, around 10,000 euros in tax would have been due. The tobacco products destined for the Netherlands were seized and the suspects risk a fine of up to twice the amount of tax evaded.
Source: Krone
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