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Cigarette smuggling down - paper 

Due to stricter customs control, the proportion of untaxed cigarettes illegally sold in Hungary dropped by half in the past six months, the national daily Magyar Hirlap reported on Friday. According to estimates, contraband products account for 11 percent of all cigarettes marketed in Hungary, as against 22 percent in 2005.

Over the past six months the customs authorities seized over 3,000 vehicles whose drivers attempted to smuggle cigarettes or fuel into Hungary. Although the cars and trucks concerned were returned to their owners once they have paid the fine levied on them, the method has proved to be effective.

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