Watch: Authorities Storm Biggest Cigarette Forgery Warehouse
10/13/2025 5:20:00 PM
The Lebanese Tobacco and Tobacco Monopoly Authority "Regie" announced that its anti-smuggling unit has raided a warehouse for counterfeit cigars in the Haret Hreik area of southern Beirut, the largest such seizure to date.
Regie noted that the closure of this warehouse is part of its ongoing efforts to combat smuggled and counterfeit tobacco products. It added that a report was filed against the violators, which is now under review by the competent judicial authorities.
Regie emphasized that this operation is part of its continuous strategy to fight smuggling and counterfeiting, which pose a direct threat to the national economy and deprive the state treasury of substantial revenues.
The authority stressed that smuggling is not only a financial loss but also a public health risk due to products of unknown origin and quality.
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Regie noted that the closure of this warehouse is part of its ongoing efforts to combat smuggled and counterfeit tobacco products. It added that a report was filed against the violators, which is now under review by the competent judicial authorities.
Regie emphasized that this operation is part of its continuous strategy to fight smuggling and counterfeiting, which pose a direct threat to the national economy and deprive the state treasury of substantial revenues.
The authority stressed that smuggling is not only a financial loss but also a public health risk due to products of unknown origin and quality.
Watch the attached video for more.