Baku: Azerbaijan has uncovered 208,000 cigarettes lacking excise marks in trucks transporting goods from Trkiye, as conveyed by the Press and Public Relations Department of the State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan to APA. The discovery was made during an examination of cargo vehicles by customs officials.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, the inspection was conducted by the Balakan Customs Department. During this process, officials found that two trucks carrying ceramic products from Trkiye to Azerbaijan also contained a substantial quantity of cigarettes without the necessary excise stamps or mandatory markings. The authorities have launched an investigation into the matter to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the shipment.

The identification of unmarked cigarettes highlights ongoing efforts by Azerbaijani customs officials to regulate and monitor goods entering the country. The incident underscores the importance of vigilance in customs operations to prevent the illegal trade of products that b
ypass taxation and regulatory requirements.