Hong Kong customs has arrested three individuals suspected of operating an illicit cigarette syndicate and engaging in money laundering. The operation resulted in the seizure of approximately 2.2 million untaxed cigarettes and HK$11.3 million (US$1.4 million) in suspected illicit proceeds. The investigation began in January with the arrest of a warehouse worker, leading to the discovery of detailed records of the syndicate's operations. AI
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RANK_REASON This is a crime report about illicit cigarettes and money laundering, with no discernible AI angle.
