Banned tobacco products caught in Phuentsholing (Economy)

Thimpu, June 18: After repeated allegations that custom officials in Phuentsholing have been bribed for transportation of goods into the country without paying customs, they have seized tobacco products worth Nu. 200,000 recently.

The products were seized from Indian maruti vans for two times, first near Norgay movie theatre carrying 200 boxes of cigarettes worth over Nu. 140,000 and on second attempt the same van was caught carrying cigarettes and two gunny bags of chewing tobacco worth over Nu. 65,000.

The police have taken the vehicle under control. Tobacco has been banned in Bhutan yet it sneak through illegal means. Bhutan News Service