LatviaPublished: 30 June 2026 at 18:36

Illegal Cigarette Production Stopped in Jelgava; Value in Millions

The State Police in Jelgava have shut down an organized group involved in selling untaxed cigarettes. Firearms and production equipment were also seized.

The State Police in Jelgava have disrupted an organized criminal group that was trading cigarettes without excise stamps. During the operation, law enforcement officers seized firearms and equipment used for the production process.

Police emphasized that stopping this group is a significant blow to organized crime. The total value of the illegal goods is estimated to be in the millions.

Further details about the detained individuals and confiscated items have not been disclosed at this time.

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