From: RUSI.org
Cathy Haenlein and Alexander Babuta
On the eve of hearings in the US Congress, RUSI research highlights the persistent problem of cigarette smuggling and suggests a more coherent approach to tackling the issue.
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On 19 July, the Commission turns its attention to a lesser-known, but potent, threat: that posed by cigarette smuggling.
Entitled ‘A Hazy Crisis: Illicit Cigarette Smuggling in the OSCE Region’, the event marks the first time academic and industry representatives have been called before Congress as expert witnesses on a topic often overlooked in comparison with ‘higher profile’ crimes, such as drugs or arms trafficking.
