2 suspects arrested for evading more than S$450,000 in duty and GST after contraband cigarettes found
[Channel NewsAsia] - 02/3/2025
Singapore Customs conducted an operation at Petir Road on Jan 23, seizing 4,228 cartons of contraband cigarettes and two vans.
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