Guardia Civil officers from Algeciras intercepted a vehicle carrying 3,250 packets of contraband tobacco.
Two people arrested for attacking police officers
Two Chinese nationals, one of them a minor, have been arrested in Vélez-Málaga on suspicion of assaulting three police officers following a failed attempt at bribery.
Tobacco and alcohol taxes to go up on Sunday
The special tax increase on alcohol and tobacco comes into force on Sunday, with the price of cigarettes expected to rise on average by €0.15 per packet. Rolling tobacco is likely to rise by even more.
Tax increases on alcohol and tobacco
The Council of Ministers is expected to approve a special tax increase on alcohol and tobacco during today’s meeting as well as outline spending limits for 2014, support and encourage entrepreneurship, approve electronic invoicing and provide yet more funds for local authorities to pay outstanding debts to suppliers.
Cigarette sales down in Andalucia
Sales of cigarettes in Andalucia during the first half of the year have fallen by 13.86% compared to the same period in 2011. At the same time, sales of cigars have risen by 23.21%, rolling tobacco has risen by 18.51% and pipe tobacco sales are up 13.34%.
Tobacco smuggler arrested
A 39 year old Moroccan man has been arrested in Sanlúcar la Mayor, Sevilla, on charges of smuggling tobacco after 30,540 packets of cigarettes were found hidden in his van.
Up goes the price of tobacco and diesel
Today, Monday June 15th, sees the price of tobacco and diesel oil increase after new taxes were approved by the Council of Ministers.