28,000 packs of illegal cigarettes found in semi during traffic stop

0
14K


Agents discovered almost 28,000 packs of illegal cigarettes during a traffic stop involving a semi truck in Arkansas earlier this month. 

 

The incident occurred in Lonoke, Arkansas on Wednesday, April 10th and involved agents with Arkansas Tobacco Control and the Central Arkansas Drug Task Force. The news release covering the incident was released on Monday, April 15th. 

According to KAIT 8 News, agents stopped the semi truck on Interstate 40 for unknown reasons and conducted a search of the truck. 

 

“A search of the commercial motor vehicle revealed 27,940 packs of untaxed contraband cigarettes valued at more than $243,000 along with $4,142 in cash,” the news release stated. 

35-year-old trucker Emile Bangoura from Atlanta was arrested on suspicion of possession of untaxed tobacco. The seizure marks the second-largest in Tobacco Control’s history. 

“Untaxed illegal cigarette smuggling has significant financial effects on law-abiding business,” said Trent Minner of the Regulatory Division. “We have more than 5,200 active tobacco permits in Arkansas. These are businesses that pay taxes as required and are monitored to ensure compliance with all rules and regulations.”


Search
Categories
Read More
Trucking News
Police suspect drugs after trucker falsely reports two armed men in cab, prompting SWAT response
A truck driver is facing DUI charges after falsely reporting an incident that led to a SWAT...
By MEGA MISTAKES 2022-07-12 22:39:50 0 15K
Video
Memphis police share video of cargo theft in progress in hopes of catching suspects
On Wednesday, Memphis police shared dash cam video of a cargo theft in progress in hopes of...
By Truck Drivers Life 2024-01-13 01:26:01 0 16K
Trucking News
Trucker charged in plunge down embankment
A truck driver was charged after skidding down an embankment in Virginia on Monday morning. ...
By MEGA MISTAKES 2022-05-31 22:18:36 0 9K
Trucking News
Truck Driver Found Guilty of Misdemeanor Vehicular Homicide in Deadly Band Bus Crash on I-70
LICKING COUNTY, Ohio — A truck driver involved in a devastating 2023 crash that killed six...
By American Truck Drivers 2025-05-17 01:39:57 0 7K
Trucking News
WATCH: Four wheeler REALLY doesn’t want to miss that exit
A car driver trying to make their exit by cutting in front of a truck creates a dangerous...
By Truck Drivers Life 2022-01-28 03:01:51 0 10K
Truck Drivers Life | Social Network for Truck Drivers https://www.truckdrivers.life

📬 Subscribe for Daily Trucking News