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Foreign cigarettes seized in Coimbatore Airport

Foreign cigarettes seized in Coimbatore Airport

A significant seizure of foreign cigarettes was made at Coimbatore Airport following the arrival of an IndiGo flight from Abu Dhabi. Acting on a tip-off, customs officials, in coordination with the airport's intelligence department, conducted thorough inspections of passengers and the aircraft.

During the search, a bundle was found concealed near a seat in the plane. Upon examination, authorities discovered 14,000 foreign cigarettes with an estimated market value of ₹1.40 lakhs. The cigarettes were confiscated, and investigations are underway to identify the individual or group responsible for smuggling them into the country.