Attempts To Smuggle Liquor Foiled

Bandar Seri Begawan – Attempts by four foreign nationals to smuggle liquor into the country were foiled yesterday morning by officials of the Bandar Seri Begawan Customs Preventive Unit.

The offenders were caught separately at two different locations.

The success of the seizure of the alcoholic drinks was attributed to information provided by the public.

The first two offenders were caught at Kuala Lurah.

They were found to have in their possession some 1,200 cans of Tiger beer and 70 bottles of two types of wine secretly stashed inside the car's doors and boot.

The wrongdoers were caught following a car chase during which the offenders abandoned their vehicle at the Kuala Lurah roundabout.

The other two offenders were caught in a house at Kampong Kiarong.

They were found to have with them 48 cans of Tiger beer and 49 bottles of Mekong wine that were also hidden in the inner linings of their car.

All the four men are being detained by the Customs Preventive Unit for further investigation.

Members of the public are encouraged to report of any suspicious activities pertaining to customs by telephoning the unit's hotline at 238 2422 or 8 714-422. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei 

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