CIID seizes 7 cigar plants at Ctg port

CHATTOGRAM, Nov 12: Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) officials have seized a complete seven-machine cigarette manufacturing and packaging line at Chattogram Port after detecting that the importer had declared the consignment as packing and wrapping machinery, allegedly concealing its actual nature.

The machinery, imported from the United Arab Emirates, was initially identified as six machines during a preliminary inspection. 

However, a detailed examination revealed seven machines capable of forming a complete cigarette production and packaging line, according to a CIID press release issued on Thursday.