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Almost 2,000 Cigarettes in a Suitcase: A Case That Raises Questions at Son Sant Joan

Nearly 2,000 untaxed cigarettes found at Palma airport

A 1,940-pack untaxed cigarette seizure at Son Sant Joan prompts questions about airport checks and tobacco smuggling in Mallorca.

Published: September 05, 2026
Almost 2,000 Cigarettes in a Suitcase: A Case That Raises Questions at Son Sant Joan

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What happened at Son Sant Joan airport with almost 2,000 untaxed cigarettes found in a suitcase?

A 27-year-old traveler from Armenia arriving on a flight from Rome had two checked suitcases containing 1,940 packs of cigarettes without Spanish tax stamps. Authorities seized the tobacco and opened criminal proceedings for alleged smuggling. The case shows how routine airport checks can surface large shipments when a traveler appears nervous.

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