France grapples with smuggled tobacco epidemic

Four out of ten cigarettes smoked in France now come from smuggling or parallel markets, authorities report.

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This alarming growth of the black market threatens public finances and public health goals.

Customs are strengthening border controls to stop this phenomenon.

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