Mexico Customs Seizes 60,000 Cigarette Packs at AIFA Arriving from Thailand; Exchanges Information with U.S. CBP

Mexico's National Customs Agency (ANAM) has intercepted a significant shipment of contraband cigarettes at the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA), seizing 60,000 packs originating from Bangkok, Thailand. The discovery was made possible through real-time information exchange with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), highlighting robust international cooperation.

The illicit goods were concealed within 75 cardboard boxes and declared as "data cable" on the air waybill. ANAM personnel conducted a thorough inspection upon suspicion, uncovering the large quantity of cigarettes, which weighed approximately 1,571 kilograms. The Secretariat of Citizen Security and Protection (SSPC) reported that no arrests were made in connection with this seizure.

This operation follows a similar incident just days prior, where authorities at AIFA seized 84,000 illegal cigarettes that had arrived from Belgium. Both seizures underscore the commitment of federal authorities to combat illicit trade and enhance national security through strengthened international partnerships.

The company owning the brand involved has filed a formal complaint, initiating legal proceedings related to intellectual property rights. ANAM emphasized that these confiscations demonstrate the progress made in safeguarding national security and combating illegal commerce.