Police Raid Busts Contraband Cigarette Ring in Gurugram

Gurugram: In a joint operation with police authorities, basis the information and intelligence provided by Grahak Chetna Trust, sector 15, two market clusters in Gurugram were searched for contraband cigarettes on July 10, 2024. During the search, Narayan Das, supplier of contraband cigarettes was apprehended with contraband stock, while distributing at the market place. Case is registered against the supplier. Seized contraband cigarette includes packs of different brands such as Esse Light 24, Esse Light Gold, Esse Black, Esse Change, Mond Blue, Dunhill switch, Gudang Garam, Special Gold, Gudang Garam, Mond, Dunhill, Gold Flake Honey Dew, Djarum Black, and Pine. Other individuals & errant outlets were warned.

Commenting on these actions, Mr. Suresh Kaushik, Principal Trustee of Graham Chetna Trust said, “We appreciate law enforcement acting on our information and pursuing these cases. These outcomes help disrupt the contraband supply chain. We are committed to spreading consumer awareness and education about illicit counterfeit/ contraband goods in India. Illicit cigarette trade is a serious and growing threat to public health and society. The government is losing tax revenue, legitimate businesses are being challenged, and consumers are being exposed to unregulated products. Hence, there is an urgent need to counter illicit cigarette trade and eradicate the menace by taking stringent measures.”

About Grahak Chetna Trust

Grahak Chetna Trust is a NGO registered in Delhi, committed to spreading consumer awareness & education about illicit counterfeit/contraband goods in India. The NGO’s work focuses on identifying and sharing information with enforcement authorities about the retailers/dealers/wholesalers/manufacturers who indulge in manufacturing, sale and distribution of counterfeit/contraband goods in India, for appropriate action.