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Huge haul of cigarettes seized after van stopped and searched in south Armagh

The fight back against smuggling operations in south Armagh continues – with a major success today (Tuesday).

Tactical Support Group officers stopped a vehicle in the Crossmaglen area.cigarettes cross

Inside, they found 60,000 cigarettes.

Police have put on show a photograph of the contraband tobacco.

It is the latest in a number of seizures in recent times as the PSNI work to combat ongoing smuggling activities in border areas.

One male was arrested following today’s seizure.

Picture: PSNI

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