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Two Romanians were arrested at Palermo airport after 4,000 packs of cigarettes were found in their luggage.

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At Falcone Borsellino Airport in Palermo, two Romanians, aged 26 and 29, were arrested after about 64 kilograms of manufactured tobacco were found in their luggage. The Italian authorities, noticing the suspicious behavior of the two men, carried out checks which led to the seizure of 4,000 packs of contraband cigarettes. They were arrested on charges of trafficking in tobacco products and taken to Pagliarelli prison, where they will remain until further notice.

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Doi români, arestați pe aeroportul din Palermo / Aveau în bagaje 4.000 de pachete de țigări / Au ajuns în Italia din Turcia
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Doi români, arestați pe aeroportul din Palermo cu 4.000 de pachete de țigări de contrabandă
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Doi români au fost arestați pe aeroportul din Palermo. Aceștia transportau 4000 de pachete de țigări de contrabandă
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Doi români au fost arestați pe aeroportul din Palermo

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