Swedes sniff out garlic smugglers

Two British people suspected of masterminding a smuggling ring involving over a ton of Chinese garlic are wanted by Swedish police.

Swedes sniff out garlic smugglers

Two British people suspected of masterminding a smuggling ring involving over a ton of Chinese garlic are wanted by Swedish police.

Stockholm prosecutor Thomas Ahlstrand said the men first shipped the garlic to Norway by boat, where it entered the country duty-free since it was considered to be in transit. They then drove it across the Swedish border, avoiding customs checks and Swedish import duties.

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