Authorities uncover illegal cigarette factory in Belgium, detaining suspects during operation. Customs teams raided the facility in Ninove, with police cooperation announced officially.
SPF Finances reported eleven people apprehended during the successful enforcement action there.
Over four million counterfeit cigarettes seized, disrupting clandestine tobacco manufacture significantly. Officials estimated evaded taxes and financial obligations exceeded two point three million euros.
Ninove raid increased discovered illegal cigarette factories in Belgium to twelve this year. Belgian authorities promise ongoing operations against unauthorized tobacco production and organized crime.