Police, taxmen impound smuggled cigarettes
POLICE in collaboration with trade and tax officials have arrested three people in unlawful possession of smuggled cigarettes worth billions shillings in Mbagala area, Dar es Salaam.
The trio was arrested by the police, TRA and Fair Competition Commission (FCC) officials at various places in Mbagala stocking and selling nontax paid cigarettes, said Assistant Commissioner of Police, Mr Simon Siro.He named the suspects and added that they would appear in court soon. They are EfesoTweve, OmaryMetson and Frank Mrema. Upon conviction the suspects could face up to 15 years in jail or 50m/- fine.
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