The China Coast Guard has busted a massive maritime cigarette smuggling ring, seizing contrabands worth nearly CNY 1 billion (USD 154 million), reports Xinhua.

During a law enforcement operation in late April, 19 suspects and three vessels used for smuggling operations were seized, according to the China Coast Guard. This case marks the largest amount of contraband seized by the Chinese maritime police in a single case in recent years, the report said.
Investigations are currently underway.