Vienna Airport: Smuggler Had 78 Kilos of Hookah Tobacco in Luggage

Die Frau wollte 78 Kilo Wasserpfeifentabak nach Kopenhagen schmuggeln.
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At Vienna Airport, a smuggler was caught with 78 kilograms of hookah tobacco in her luggage during a security check.
During the routine security check in the transit area of Vienna Airport, discrepancies were found in the luggage of a traveler who was on her way to Copenhagen.
Major Smuggling Uncovered at Vienna Airport During Check
The suspected smuggler, a 59-year-old Dutch citizen, was traveling from Cairo via Vienna to Copenhagen and had checked in a total of three pieces of luggage. During the thorough inspection of all luggage, customs officers found a total of 78 kilograms of hookah tobacco.
The tobacco was immediately confiscated and a financial penalty procedure was initiated against the Dutch woman.
(Red)
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