Hong Kong customs has arrested six people after seizing HK$120 million (US$15.3 million) worth of black-market cigarettes in two operations at sea and on land in less than 24 hours, it was revealed on Thursday.
A source said the seized tobacco products were believed to have been a restock for the underground market after authorities confiscated 70.3 million illicit cigarettes worth more than HK$214 million between September 1 and October 13.
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