Nearly three tonnes of counterfeit tobacco seized in Hœrdt in Bas-Rhin

An impressive amount of merchandise was seized from the warehouse of this Bas-Rhin transport company. Indeed, nearly three tons of tobacco were found during a search Monday evening in Hœrdt, according to Latest News from Alsace.

This intervention was carried out by the National Directorate of Customs Intelligence and Investigations (DNRED) and the National Anti-Fraud Office (Onaf). The gendarmerie also made the trip, in order to respect its legal obligation to present a judicial police officer in the context of this type of action. However, she did not directly participate in the search.

Four people arrested

This operation allowed law enforcement to get their hands on 2.9 tonnes of cigarettes suspected of being counterfeit. On site, four individuals were arrested for flagrante delicto. Two people were ultimately cleared after customs detention. However, the other two were taken into custody for selling contraband tobacco.