Seven Men Convicted of Cigarette Smuggling from Belgium

Seven men have been convicted of smuggling cigarettes into Belgium from the neighboring town of Beernem. Authorities seized a significant quantity of illicit cigarettes, resulting in a hefty fine of 8.5 million euros. This case highlights ongoing concerns about cross-border smuggling and its impact on the Belgian tobacco market.

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