Brunei Marine Police seized 900 cartons of contraband cigarettes during a pursuit on the Bunga River, with one boat escaping and the other found abandoned.

On Thursday, Brunei police seized 900 cartons of contraband cigarettes during a pursuit on the nation's waterways. The Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) reported that Marine Police personnel encountered two suspicious boats on the Bunga River. As the boats attempted to evade inspection, one managed to escape while the other was found abandoned, containing 900 cartons of cigarettes. In Brunei, tobacco smuggling is subject to strict laws and penalties, including heavy fines and imprisonment.

February 17, 2024
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