UK among five nations targeting counterfeit cigarette smuggling ring in coordinated crackdown
A coordinated multinational operation has targeted a large organized crime group suspected of smuggling counterfeit cigarettes into Europe, including the United Kingdom. The one-day action on March 24 involved law enforcement from the UK, France, Italy, Poland, and Switzerland, coordinated by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office in Turin with support from Europol. Authorities aim to sever the supply chains for illicit tobacco products that flood European markets, causing revenue losses for governments and health risks for consumers. The involvement of the UK highlights the country’s position as a key transit and distribution point in the smuggling network. This crackdown sends... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Mar 2026 14:51
