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Counterfeit Cigars

Explore recent efforts by Cuban customs to thwart the smuggling of counterfeit cigars, with crackdowns on undeclared goods and warnings from tourists about scams.

Attempt to Smuggle Over 370 Boxes of Counterfeit Cigars Foiled at Havana Airport
Attempt to Smuggle Over 370 Boxes of Counterfeit Cigars Foiled at Havana Airport

Published on 3/12/2026

Cuban Customs Seizes Over 7,000 Cigars at Havana Airport
Cuban Customs Seizes Over 7,000 Cigars at Havana Airport

Published on 9/29/2025

Customs Uncover $23,000 Hidden in Wet Wipes at Havana Airport
Customs Uncover $23,000 Hidden in Wet Wipes at Havana Airport

Published on 9/20/2025

Cuban Customs Foils Attempt to Smuggle Thousands of Counterfeit Cigars from Havana
Cuban Customs Foils Attempt to Smuggle Thousands of Counterfeit Cigars from Havana

Published on 9/15/2025

Cuban Customs Prevents Over 4,000 Undeclared Cigars from Leaving Havana
Cuban Customs Prevents Over 4,000 Undeclared Cigars from Leaving Havana

Published on 9/2/2025

Beware of Scams: Spanish Tourist Warns After Visiting Cuba
Beware of Scams: Spanish Tourist Warns After Visiting Cuba

Published on 3/31/2025