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CHATTOGRAM, Dec 6, 2025 (BSS) - The Customs authorities today seized 800 
cartons of Mond-brand cigarettes worth about Taka 9 million from six 
unclaimed pieces of luggage at Shah Amanat International Airport.

The pieces of luggage were recovered around 11 am from beside the Lost and 
Found corner in the airport's arrival hall.

According to customs sources, the luggage had no passenger names, tags, or 
ownership documents. After remaining unclaimed for a long time, the bags were 
declared abandoned under customs law. Upon inspection, authorities found 800 
cartons of cigarettes, which were subsequently seized.

Engineer Mohammad Ibrahim Khalil, Public Relations Officer of Shah Amanat 
International Airport, said the luggage had remained unclaimed for an 
extended period. Since no one claimed responsibility, the bags were declared 
abandoned and subsequently seized. 

He added that surveillance at the airport has been further tightened to 
prevent smuggling, and enforcement operations will continue.