During a large-scale inspection by customs and police last weekend, a cigarette smuggler was picked up with almost 500 cartons of fake and untaxed cigarettes. In addition, the smuggler’s vehicle was neither registered nor insured and his driving license was thought to be fake.

On the order of the Luxembourg Prosecutor's Office, the vehicle and cigarettes were confiscated. The man is now awaiting indictment for violation of the road traffic regulations and customs regulations. The imminent fine for cigarette smuggling and the associated tax evasion amounts to almost €100,000.