This was announced by the chief of the Interior, Mauricio Lopez during a security cabinet held in the Guatemalan department.

During the activity actions that have been carried out in the area were reviewed, such as the eradication of smuggling. According to the authorities seizures were made of 2.6 million packs of cigarettes, 550 pounds of sugar, and 15,000 pieces of clothing, among other things.

However, representatives of the Coordinating Committee of Agricultural, Commercial, Industrial and Financial Associations (CACIF) have repeatedly requested the strengthening of actions against this crime. Employers say the state loses $700 billion in taxes because of this offense.

Source: prensalibre.com

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