Financial police search in Ljuboten for smuggling and customs fraud


Фото: Независен весник - од полициската акција во Љуботен
The financial police and the Ministry of Interior conducted a coordinated crackdown on suspected smuggling of goods and customs fraud in the Skopje village of Ljuboten.

Several media reported it was allegedly an operation to suppress tobacco smuggling.

The Financial Police Directorate said it was in the interest of the investigation not to reveal details about the crackdown to the public for the time being.

“We expect locals to cooperate in the interest of resolving the case. The public will be informed in due time about the outcome of the action undertaken,” the press release reads.