Arrival jailed for 6 months in Hong Kong over 41,400 undeclared cigarettes

Arrival jailed for 6 months in Hong Kong over 41,400 undeclared cigarettes

[South China Morning Post] - 03/9/2025

Search of baggage uncovers 41,400 cigarettes, with an estimated market value of HK$186,000 and duty potential of HK$136,000.



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