Three Men Charged In Largest Tobacco Bust In Maryland History, Comptroller Says
ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — Nearly half a million dollars of untaxed tobacco products have been seized by the state, in what Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot is calling the largest tobacco bust in the agency’s history.
During early-morning raids on November 5 at multiple spots in Prince George’s County and Baltimore City, agents from the Field Enforcement Division found a large-scale operation to import and distribute untaxed tobacco products and cigarettes in Maryland.
“The work of the agency’s Field Enforcement Division is second to none, and this latest operation to bring down a criminal enterprise demonstrates solid police work and multi-jurisdictional coordination,” said Comptroller Franchot. “As a result, these lawbreakers will be held accountable and Marylanders will not see lost tax revenue going out the door.”
As a result of the year-long investigation, agents seized thousands of cartons of untaxed tobacco products at a storage facility and at six retail locations.
he combined retail sales value of the seized contraband tallies up to $452,850.92- a total tax loss of $286,325.42 to the state.
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