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ALMOST FOUR million cigarettes were seized by Customs officers from a truck in Plymouth Ferryport last week.
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When the vehicle arrived on a ferry from Santander, Northern Spain last Tuesday (29 June) 30 pallets of cigarettes were discovered behind a load of video tapes. 'the duty evaded totalled some £600.000.
David Holt. head of Customs operations in the South-West, says: "There is no let-up in the war against smugglers. who should not regard Plymouth Ferryport as a soft touch.
-This was a blatant attempt at smuggling a large quantity of cigarettes. Customs are continuing their crackdown against those who smuggle for profit. It is a crime that damages honest businesses, costs billions in lost revenue and lines the pockets of criminals instead of funding public services.
A Portuguese driver was questioned by Customs but released without charge; enquiries continue.