Police, taxmen impound smuggled cigarettes
POLICE in collaboration with trade and tax officials have arrested three people in unlawful possession of smuggled cigarettes worth billions shillings in Mbagala area, Dar es Salaam.
The trio was arrested by the police, TRA and Fair Competition Commission (FCC) officials at various places in Mbagala stocking and selling nontax paid cigarettes, said Assistant Commissioner of Police, Mr Simon Siro.He named the suspects and added that they would appear in court soon. They are EfesoTweve, OmaryMetson and Frank Mrema. Upon conviction the suspects could face up to 15 years in jail or 50m/- fine.
Related Posts
Alibaba sinks $161M into nixing counterfeits over two years
Over the last two years, China-based e-commerce giant Alibaba Group has spent...
Gibraltar row: Spain hits back
Following rising tensions between Spain and the UK over Gibraltar the Spanish...
Fake toner products worth Dh35m seized in RAK
Ras Al Khaimah Police have seized counterfeit products including ink and toner...
Chanel says Houston company selling fake products
Chanel Inc. is suing over claims a Houston company is continuing to sell...