Detect more than 1000 smuggled cigars via aviation

VCN - Hanoi Customs Force has discovered two smuggling cases of cigars via aviation (Noi Bai International Airport and Express Delivery). 1,037 cigars were seized.
detect more than 1000 smuggled cigars via aviation Seizing over 850 cigars illegally transported via Noi Bai
detect more than 1000 smuggled cigars via aviation The regulation on personal effects as alcohol and cigars amended
detect more than 1000 smuggled cigars via aviation
Hanoi Customs has ever discovered 10,000 smuggled cigars through Noi Bai international airport at the end of February 2019.

Specifically, the Customs Control Team; Express Cargo Customs Branch under Hanoi Customs Department issued a decision to inspect goods according to administrative procedures No. 56 / QD-KPTVTĐV dated March 14, 2019 of the Head of the Customs Control Team (Hanoi Customs Department) ) for the shipment in the bill of lading CY507878644DE.

The shipment consists of a package weighing 16kg, which was sent by international post from Germany to the warehouse of the Northern International Postal Operation Center (Tan Trai village, Phu Cuong commune, Soc Son district, Hanoi). The consignor’s name is: Kristigan Stoichkov Aarstraße 26, 65195 Wiesbaden; The consignee on the bill of lading is: NGUYEN VIET-ANH, THYLOI - TIENLU COMUNITY, TIEN LU DISTRICT, HUNG YEN, HA NOI - VIET NAM.

The consignee named on the bill of lading refuses to receive the shipment. Through the inspection, the customs force discovered 16 cigar boxes containing 375 new cigars, the labels shown on the packs are Cohiba and Romeo Y Julieta Habana.

For act of violations on import license and customs declaration, the Customs Control Team has decided to temporarily seize the above cigars to wait for a decision by the competent authority.

On the same day, Import Luggage Procedures Team - Noi International Airport Border Gate Customs Branch checked personal luggage including 2 suitcases of a passenger named Villar CeBallos, born in 1984, Cuban nationality, passport number K289933. Inside the suitcases there were 663 unbranded cigars. This passenger did not present the import license and documents related to the above shipment.

detect more than 1000 smuggled cigars via aviation Seized 10,000 cigar sticks transported via aviation

VCN- The Customs Enforcement Team (Ha Noi Customs Department) has issued a decision on temporary seizure of ...

The above acts have violated the immigration policy on goods import. The methods of violation are import via personal luggage, non-submission of an import license and non-declaration. The case is being processed by Customs force.

By Ngoc Linh/ Huyen Trang

Related News

Tan Son Nhat International Airport Customs: Preventing many sophisticated drug trafficking cases

Tan Son Nhat International Airport Customs: Preventing many sophisticated drug trafficking cases

VCN - Since the beginning of 2024, Tan Son Nhat International Airport Customs Branch has prevented many cases of sophisticated drug trafficking in timely fashion, seizing nearly 20 kg of various drugs.
Ministry of Finance directs to strengthen fight against smuggling, trade fraud and tax evasion

Ministry of Finance directs to strengthen fight against smuggling, trade fraud and tax evasion

VCN - The Ministry of Finance's Steering Committee 389 has just directed the General Department of Customs, the General Department of Taxation and the Ministry of Finance Inspectorate to strengthen the fight against smuggling, trade fraud and tax evasion.
Hanoi Customs on the front line of combating drugs via air route

Hanoi Customs on the front line of combating drugs via air route

VCN - Looking at the number of exhibits and drug cases seized by the Hanoi Customs Department in coordination with the competent forces in recent times shows the increasing severity of this type of crime.
HCM City Customs Department prevents smuggling and tax fraud

HCM City Customs Department prevents smuggling and tax fraud

VCN – Over 1,400 cases of customs offences have been detected and recorded by HCM City Customs Department in the first eight months of 2024. The department has provided drastic solutions to combat smuggling and trade fraud in last months of the year at border gates.

Latest News

Ho Chi Minh City Customs stops many drug trafficking gangs via air

Ho Chi Minh City Customs stops many drug trafficking gangs via air

VCN - Not only promptly preventing illegal drug trafficking through border gates, Ho Chi Minh City Customs Department also coordinated with other authorities to expand the investigation and arrest many criminals involved in drug trafficking rings.
Inspection work helps prevent fraud

Inspection work helps prevent fraud

VCN - Analyzing and classifying import and export goods inspection on the one hand ensures fairness and transparency in determining codes, tax rates and commodity policies, on the other hand aims to effectively detect and prevent commercial fraud.
Nghe An: Achieve effectiveness in coordinating to prevent drugs and prohibited goods

Nghe An: Achieve effectiveness in coordinating to prevent drugs and prohibited goods

VCN - Coordination in the fight against drug crimes is one of the outstanding results in the 5 years of implementing the coordination regulations between Nghe An Customs Department and Nghe An Border Guard Command (according to Regulation No. 3929/QC-BĐBP-TCHQ dated September 4, 2019 between the Border Guard Command and the General Department of Vietnam Customs).
Quang Tri Customs seizes 10,500 packages of smuggled cigarettes

Quang Tri Customs seizes 10,500 packages of smuggled cigarettes

VCN - The Drug Enforcement Team, Quang Tri Customs Department has just coordinated with Dakrong District Police, Quang Tri Police to fight and arrest a suspect who illegally transported 10,500 packages of smuggled cigarettes.

More News

The 5 solutions to combat counterfeit smuggling and protect intellectual property rights

The 5 solutions to combat counterfeit smuggling and protect intellectual property rights

VCN - The General Department of Vietnam Customs has directed the Anti-Smuggling and Investigation Department and local customs departments to step up the implementation of solutions to strengthen the control of counterfeit smuggling and protect intellectual property rights (IPR) from now until the end of 2024.
Scrutinizing taxable price, HCM City Customs raises nearly VND 100 billion

Scrutinizing taxable price, HCM City Customs raises nearly VND 100 billion

VCN - Many imported goods have very low taxable value declared by enterprises. Customs officers of the Ho Chi Minh City Customs Department consulted and rejected the declared value, increasing the taxable value dozens of times.
Quang Tri Customs seizes 10,500 packs of smuggled cigarettes

Quang Tri Customs seizes 10,500 packs of smuggled cigarettes

VCN – The Anti-drug Enforcement Team, Quang Tri Customs Department has cooperated with Dakrong District Police and Quang Tri Police to arrest a suspect for illegal transportation of 10,500 packs of smuggled cigarettes.
Saigon Post and Telecommunication forced to suspend customs procedures for 1 year for tax debts

Saigon Post and Telecommunication forced to suspend customs procedures for 1 year for tax debts

VCN - With overdue tax debt of nearly VND31 billion, Saigon Post and Telecommunication Services JSC (SPT) was forced to suspend import and export procedures for 1 year.
Quang Binh Customs arrests two suspects carrying 26 kg of drugs

Quang Binh Customs arrests two suspects carrying 26 kg of drugs

VCN - The Customs Control Team (Quang Binh Customs Department) has just coordinated with other forces to arrest two suspects transporting 26 kg of drugs
Express Customs Sub-department: Preventing a series of sophisticated drug trafficking cases

Express Customs Sub-department: Preventing a series of sophisticated drug trafficking cases

VCN - Clearing more than 5,000 import-export declarations every day, the Express Customs Sub-department - Ho Chi Minh City Customs Department has raised its vigilance, promptly detecting and arresting many postal items containing drugs
Examine a series of businesses whose directors have just had their departure postponed

Examine a series of businesses whose directors have just had their departure postponed

VCN - Due to tax arrears, 6 business directors have just been notified by the Customs to temporarily suspend their departure from the country. Why do these businesses owe taxes?
Many cases related to production of fake food prosecuted

Many cases related to production of fake food prosecuted

VCN - The production of fake food products has become more complicated. The Environmental Crime Prevention Police Department (C05, Ministry of Public Security) has proactively taken measures to combat, prevent and prosecute many violations.
Ha Tinh Customs, Border Guard work together to promote strengths in border control

Ha Tinh Customs, Border Guard work together to promote strengths in border control

VCN - Effectively implementing the Regulation on coordination between the General Department of Customs and the Border Guard Command, Ha Tinh Customs Department and Ha Tinh Border Guard have seriously organized and implemented, built a relationship of solidarity and closeness, promoted the combined strength, improved the efficiency and quality of coordination in performing the assigned functions and tasks according to regulations.
Read More

Your care

Latest Most read
Ho Chi Minh City Customs stops many drug trafficking gangs via air

Ho Chi Minh City Customs stops many drug trafficking gangs via air

VCN - Not only promptly preventing illegal drug trafficking through border gates, Ho Chi Minh City Customs Department also coordinated with other authorities to expand the investigation and arrest many criminals involved in drug trafficking rings.
Inspection work helps prevent fraud

Inspection work helps prevent fraud

VCN - Analyzing and classifying import and export goods inspection on the one hand ensures fairness and transparency in determining codes, tax rates and commodity policies, on the other hand aims to effectively detect and prevent commercial fraud.
Nghe An: Achieve effectiveness in coordinating to prevent drugs and prohibited goods

Nghe An: Achieve effectiveness in coordinating to prevent drugs and prohibited goods

Coordination in the fight against drug crimes is one of the outstanding results in the 5 years of implementing the coordination regulations between Nghe An Customs Department and Nghe An Border Guard Command
Quang Tri Customs seizes 10,500 packages of smuggled cigarettes

Quang Tri Customs seizes 10,500 packages of smuggled cigarettes

VCN - The Drug Enforcement Team, Quang Tri Customs Department has just coordinated with Dakrong District Police, Quang Tri Police to fight and arrest a suspect who illegally transported 10,500 packages of smuggled cigarettes.
The 5 solutions to combat counterfeit smuggling and protect intellectual property rights

The 5 solutions to combat counterfeit smuggling and protect intellectual property rights

The General Department of Vietnam Customs has directed to strengthen the control of counterfeit smuggling and protect intellectual property rights (IPR) from now until the end of 2024.
Mobile Version