The authorities managed to seize a total of 1,953 cell phones, 27 computers and 3,501 accessories, valued at 4 billion. Photo: Courtesy
The Police managed to seize technological equipment valued at more than 4 billion pesos that were going to be sold in Medellín and the rest of the metropolitan area of the Aburrá Valley. Thanks to this, they prevented more than 2,000 devices from being marketed during the next year-end season.
The operation, carried out by the Tax and Customs Police in collaboration with the National Customs Directorate (DIAN), focused on various commercial establishments known for storing and distributing goods of illegal origin.
The intervention is part of a broader strategy to combat illegal trade that affects both the economy and the country’s fiscal security.
Operation details
During the intervention, the authorities managed to seize a total of 1,953 cell phones, 27 computers and 3,501 accessories, all without the required legal documentation.
This discovery not only highlights the serious problem of smuggling in the region, it also demonstrates the efforts of the Police to stop the circulation of products that evade tax and security regulations.
The authorities reported that these devices were intended to be distributed in the city of Medellín and other municipalities in the Aburrá Valley, just at a strategic time for commerce, since sales usually increase during the end of the year season.
The Police seek, with these actions, to reduce the negative impact that illegal trade has on the local economy and protect the interests of merchants who operate within the law.
2024-11-02 20:39:00
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