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Crime
Customs Seize 54,000 Foreign Cigarettes Hidden in Luggage at Amritsar Airport
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 10:02 PM
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Customs officials at Amritsar Airport intercepted two residents from Haryana who were attempting to smuggle 54,000 foreign cigarettes worth lakhs of rupees hidden in their luggage.
Customs authorities at Amritsar International Airport have successfully intercepted a significant consignment of smuggled tobacco products. The operation resulted in the seizure of 54,000 foreign cigarettes, which were concealed within the luggage of two individuals.
The two suspects, identified as residents of Haryana, were apprehended by the customs team during a routine inspection. The seized contraband is estimated to be worth several lakhs of rupees, representing a substantial loss for the smugglers.
This crackdown highlights the ongoing efforts by Indian customs to prevent the illegal import of duty-evading goods through major air hubs. The incident underscores the stringent security measures in place at Amritsar Airport to curb cross-border smuggling activities.
Further legal proceedings against the accused are expected to follow as the case is handed over to the relevant authorities for investigation.
The two suspects, identified as residents of Haryana, were apprehended by the customs team during a routine inspection. The seized contraband is estimated to be worth several lakhs of rupees, representing a substantial loss for the smugglers.
This crackdown highlights the ongoing efforts by Indian customs to prevent the illegal import of duty-evading goods through major air hubs. The incident underscores the stringent security measures in place at Amritsar Airport to curb cross-border smuggling activities.
Further legal proceedings against the accused are expected to follow as the case is handed over to the relevant authorities for investigation.