Battambang Police Chief Orders Investigation into Large-Scale Contraband Cigarette Seizure by Thailand
Following the seizure of a large quantity of smuggled cigarettes on the Thai border, Battambang provincial police in Cambodia have launched an investigation into individuals allegedly complicit in the illegal trade. Thai authorities confiscated over 4.4 million cigarettes, valued at approximately 22 million Thai baht. The incident highlights the need for enhanced border control measures against illicit cross-border activities.
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