Progress in tackling smuggling activities in Mudanya, according to Turkish media.

Aug.29.2023
Progress in tackling smuggling activities in Mudanya, according to Turkish media.
According to Turkish media, the police department in Mudanya has made progress in cracking down on smuggling activities. (19 words)

According to Turkish media reports, the police department in Mudanya has made progress in combating smuggling activities. Through their tracking efforts, they conducted surveillance on a 19-year-old suspect, A.A., and discovered an e-cigarette in his handbag.


This batch of smuggled e-cigarettes, totaling 120 units, has no invoice and is valued at approximately 100,000 Turkish lira.


In relation to this incident, an extensive investigation is currently being conducted on an individual identified as S.A., involving Law 5607.


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