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16,600 cigarettes smuggled in suitcase
Customs officers at East Midlands 'airport seized an 18 years old lady for attempt to bring counterfeit cigarettes out of Tenerife.
Rebecca Berry seems to be a real professional in this business, because according to related, it is the third attempt of this kind. Rebecca has been stopped by customs of two different airports for attempt to smuggle tobacco products in large quantities.
Now, young offender ought to now face a nighttime curfew: she should stay at home from 8 pm to 8 am for six months. It is a kind of house imprisonment that Rebecca should respect.
A spokesman for Revenue and Customs at East Midlands told the press that they hope that this case sends a clear message to those involved in cigarette smuggling that we will take action to seize the goods and also to bring criminal proceedings.
"We hope the reality that individuals will receive a criminal record and the courts can impose a range of sentences, including prison, will act as a firm deterrent, spokesman added.
