From: Richmond Times-Dispatch
By FRANK GREEN Richmond Times-Dispatch
Of every five cigarettes sold in Virginia, at least one is illegally trafficked for resale in another state — more than 10 million cartons a year worth hundreds of millions of dollars in profit.
Recent criminal charges, cigarette sales figures and the Facebook postings of some defendants offer a glimpse into the lucrative, evolving racket that has a strong presence in the Richmond area, where many traffickers conduct business.
