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Northern France: Smuggling ring of counterfeit cigarettes dismantled

A smuggling ring dealing in counterfeit cigarettes was dismantled in northern France.

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Nearly one million fake cigarettes were seized in a clandestine factory.

Four individuals were arrested during the operation.

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