The German Customs Authorities have arrested a 26-year-old Dutch Man who Tried to smuggle 60,000 Cigarettes Into Germany. The man said he was lost and didn’t because to enter germany at all, but the police didn’t believe him.
Customs Officials Carried Out An Inspection Near Ahaus, Germany, Just Across The Border From Enschede. In The Dutchman’s Car, Customs Officers Found 60,000 Illegal Cigarettes. This mean that no tax had leg paid on them. Accordance to the German Police, This Amounts to 12,000 euros in Unpaid Excise Duties.
When Customs Wanted to Have the Man’s Car Inspected in Münster, The Man Initial Said He was Lost and Didn’t Want to Enter Germany at All. Hey as he could drive back. But The Customs Officers Didn’t Believe Him and Decided to Subject His Car To A Thorough Inspection Anyway.
Duration the inspection, customs officers discovered “Various Packages” containing a Total of Almost 60,000 Cigarettes. These turned out to be illegal, after which the customs authorities confiscated them. The Dutchman was Allowed to Continue Driving, But The Police Have Launched a Criminal Investigation Against Him.