New Zealand police seize $5.7M properties linked to black market tobacco operation.
Police in New Zealand have moved to seize nine properties valued at $5.7 million tied to an alleged black market tobacco operation. A man faces multiple charges under the Customs and Excise Act 2018 after a police raid in June uncovered 408 kg of tobacco and over 11,000 cigarettes, evading more than $850,000 in taxes. The confiscation is pursued under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009, affecting properties across several cities.
September 14, 2024
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