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China and Australia Uncover Cross-Border Cigarette Smuggling Case

China and Australia Uncover Cross-Border Cigarette Smuggling Case

Published on: 2026-08-20

Source: People’s Republic of China — Translation

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Beijing, August 20 /Xinhua/ — The Anti-Smuggling Department of China’s customs authorities and Australian border law enforcement agencies conducted a joint operation that uncovered a case of cross-border tobacco smuggling. This was reported Thursday by the Ministry of Public Security /MPS/ of China.

Law enforcement agencies of China and Australia seized more than 90 million contraband cigarettes, marking a significant achievement in their joint efforts against cross-border tobacco smuggling, noted by the IMO. -0-

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