Romanian homes raided in cigarette smuggling case

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Organized crime prosecutors have raided 140 homes as part of an investigation into an alleged cigarette smuggling ring involving Romanian and Ukrainian citizens.

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Source: KYIV Post

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