Customs bust

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The Customs Department has confiscated merchandise with an estimated value of RD$125 million, which the importers tried to bring into the country without paying taxes. The shipments carrying the merchandise originated in the United States, Panama, and China. Luis Sanchez, sub-director of Customs, explained that household appliances, alcoholic drinks and clothing accessories among other things were found in the shipments, belonging to what he called "a Mafia network". Sanchez also revealed that as a result of investigations into the network, five Finance Ministry officials and eight Customs agents have been fired. Diario Libre reports that dismissals of 14 other people involved are also pending.

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