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CIID seizes 1,497 cartons of cigarettes at Dhaka airport
In total, 299,400 sticks of illegal cigarettes in 1,497 cartons have been deposited at the Customs House
Daily Sun Report, Dhaka
Published: 07 Apr 2026, 10:27 PM
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The Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) has seized 1,497 cartons of illegal cigarettes worth Tk59.88 lakh from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
The agency confirmed the information in
a press release issued on Tuesday.
According to CIID, a total of 1,253 cartons of
cigarettes were seized from seven passengers after searching the baggage of
passengers arriving on flights FZ-501, BG-148, and BS-342 from Dubai.
Additionally, on 5 April, another 244 cartons of
illegal cigarettes that arrived on flight FZ-523 were recovered from the lost
and found section.
In total, 299,400 sticks of illegal cigarettes in
1,497 cartons have been deposited at the Customs House.
CIID further stated that it has been conducting
regular drives against illegal imports, smuggling, and tax evasion. Such
operations are crucial for protecting government revenue, safeguarding public health,
and ensuring fair trade.
The agency also affirmed that it will continue to
maintain a strict stance against smuggling and illegal trade in the future.