Customs seize nearly RM2mil worth of contraband cigarettes in major bust


BUTTERWORTH: The state Customs Department has busted a smuggling syndicate after seizing almost two million sticks of contraband cigarettes and kretek worth about RM1.95mil at a double-story terrace house at Permatang Pauh.

State customs director Rohaizad Ali said the seizure was made during a raid conducted by custom officers and personnel at about 1pm on Oct 8.

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