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Customs Anti-smuggling Operation - 520/2024
July 23, 2024
On the 19 July 2024, at approximately 0200hrs, Customs Officers conducting an anti-smuggling operation involving the Marine Section, Outfield and Flexible Anti-Smuggling Team became aware of a small vessel approaching BGTW from Spain and heading towards the rocks at Emerson’s Place.
Simultaneously, a vehicle was observed driving into the same area. Officers prevented the vessel from making its approach and attempted to carry out a stop and search of the vehicle, upon which the driver attempted to flee the scene on foot. However, he was shortly after apprehended by officers.
A search of the locally-registered vehicle found a total of 650 cartons of cigarettes of various brands.