Overview

• U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized 749 cartons of cigarettes worth $59,920 at the Long Beach Cruise Ship Terminal on April 17, 2025.
• The contraband, found in 10 pieces of luggage, belonged to two female passengers arriving from Ensenada, Mexico.
• The cigarettes included major brands such as Newport 100s, Marlboro Gold, and Marlboro Red, but lacked required TTB import permits and FDA-compliant labels.
• CBP has confirmed that the seized cigarettes will be destroyed under its supervision as part of enforcement measures.
• The passengers face potential administrative penalties as the investigation continues, highlighting CBP's efforts to combat tax evasion and protect consumer health.