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Four arrested and thousands of cigarettes seized in Gibraltar

By John Smith • Published: 04 May 2018 • 15:12

HM Government of Gibraltar

Just some of the seized cigarettes

IN two separate operations since the Spanish Bank Holiday weekend, Gibraltar Customs have arrested four Spanish nationals and seized 900 cartons of cigarettes.

The first arrest occurred on Saturday evening following a routine patrol of British Gibraltar Territorial Waters, 200 cartons of cigarettes along with a small white pleasure craft were seized and two Spanish nationals of 35 and 71 years of age were arrested.

The second incident took place yesterday morning (Thursday) when a rigid inflatable boat was seen loaded with cigarettes. During a chase, the suspect vessel rammed the Customs boat whilst attempting to escape, resulting in slight damage to HMC patrol vessel’s starboard engine and an officer sustained minor injuries to his knee.

The officers successfully arrested two Spanish nationals and seized the suspect vessel together with 700 cartons of cigarettes.

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John Smith

Married to Ophelia in Gibraltar in 1978, John has spent much of his life travelling on security print and minting business and visited every continent except Antarctica. Having retired several years ago, the couple moved to their house in Estepona and John became a regular news writer for the EWN Media Group taking particular interest in Finance, Gibraltar and Costa del Sol Social Scene. Currently he is acting as Editorial Consultant for the paper helping to shape its future development. Share your story with us by emailing newsdesk@euroweeklynews.com, by calling +34 951 38 61 61 or by messaging our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EuroWeeklyNews

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