Romanian police conduct raids uncovering over forty thousand illegal cigarettes today. Five locations across Maramureș region targeted by border police in crackdown.
Authorities searched homes in Baia Mare, Seini, and Apa earlier this morning.
The contraband cigarettes' total market value is estimated at nearly thirty-nine thousand lei. All seized cigarettes were confiscated according to official reports released by authorities.
Border police confirm that the smuggling investigation is still actively continuing ongoing today. Romanian officials stress their commitment to fighting smuggling and organized criminal activity.