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Cyprus signs agreement to combat illegal cigarette trade 

Jump to full article: Cyprus Mail (cy), 2008-01-03

Intro:

THE European Commission, together with 26 participating EU member states, including Cyprus, and JTI (Japan Tobacco International) have signed a 15-year agreement providing for an efficient system to fight cigarette smuggling and counterfeiting.

Through the agreement, JTI will work with the European Commission, its anti-fraud office OLAF and law enforcement authorities of the member states to help in the fight against contraband.

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