Contraband cigarettes found in old people's home after anonymous tip from public

More than 4,000 cigarettes were intercepted by the Customs Department this morning in an old people's home in Sa Maison after an anonymous tip.

In a statement, the department said that the contraband cigarettes were intended to be sold to elderly people. Contraband cigarettes were also found in a bar in Hamrun.

The Customs Department described the old people's home as a 'very unusual place' where contraband cigarettes were being sold.

After an intensive search, customs officials found 2,820 contraband cigarettes in the office of this residency.

In a separate search late yesterday evening, the department also found 1,200 contraband cigarettes in a bar in Hamrun.

Last week, the department seized 42,000 contraband cigarettes in a Msida bar.

Customs Department said it recently launched a new enforcement campaign where it asked the public to pass on any information anonymously on 2568 5124 or 2568 5200. The department said that this initiative is bearing fruits. 

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