The Civil Guard in the Region of Murcia has dismantled an illegal tobacco sales point operating from a private home in La Manga del Mar Menor, Cartagena. A 65-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of smuggling.
Specialists from the Fiscal and Borders unit seized 1,950 packets of cigarettes and 28 one-kilo bags of loose tobacco. The total value of the goods has been estimated at more than 18,000 euros.
The investigation began after officers received information about the possible sale of contraband tobacco from the property. Surveillance operations were carried out around the address, and officers detected the movement of boxes suspected of containing cigarettes.
After examining the packages and confirming their contents, officers carried out a full count and valuation of the tobacco products. The suspect, who has previous records for tobacco-related offences, was then detained as the alleged perpetrator of a smuggling offence.
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