Customs officers bust fraud, crime cases - Social Issues

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January, 21 2013 10:15:58

Customs officers bust fraud, crime cases

HCM CITY (VNS) — Customs authorities uncovered violations involving VND378.8 billion (US$18.1 million) worth products last year.

They busted more than 24,000 cases of customs fraud and crime, 19 per cent more than in 2011, and collected VND219.3 billion in fines, a 28 per cent increase.

They included 869 drug trafficking cases and 16 others involving illegal transport of books, newspapers, magazines, maps, and DVDs, with anti-State and other seditious contents. — VNS

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