An international law enforcement operation coordinated by Europol and Eurojust with the involvement of 3 countries has resulted in the arrest of 12 suspects, including the masterminds, belonging to a Russian-speaking organised crime group involved in the illegal cigarette trade. The arrests took place in Belgium (11) and France (1) and included the leaders of the criminal organisation.
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