International operations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) during 2022 resulted in the seizure of 531 million illicit cigarettes, over 205 tonnes of raw tobacco and 65 tonnes of water pipe tobacco, according to a press release published on Tuesday 4 April.
OLAF investigators have conducted multiple operations with national and international customs and competent services to combat cigarette and tobacco smuggling.
OLAF Director General Ville Itälä stated that these...