A Belarusian drone used to smuggle cigarettes was found last Wednesday (5) in a forested area near the town of Krynki, close to the Poland-Belarus border.
According to the Polish Border Guard, a local resident reported the presence of the suspicious aircraft. During inspection of the drone, agents found about 400 packs of cigarettes with Belarusian tax stamps inside.
The drone was likely used to smuggle tobacco products across the border. According to the Polish border guard, this is the eighteenth case of a smuggling drone recorded in the Podlaskie Voivodeship since the beginning of the year.
In addition to drones, smugglers also use balloons to transport cigarettes. Since the beginning of the year, 118 such incidents have been recorded.
In total, drones and balloons used to transport cigarettes worth approximately 800,000 euros have been seized in the region, and 29 people have been arrested by authorities.
Photos: Podlaski Oddział SG. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
