Vi Van Long, a 67-year-old man, smuggled over 400,000 undeclared cigarettes into the UK, motivated by the need to pay for costly medical treatment overseas.
After arriving at Heathrow with 12 packages wrapped in cling film, Long falsely claimed they contained tea. He faced significant duty fees for his actions.
Long revealed in court that he was facing a lengthy NHS waiting list, prompting his decision to smuggle cigarettes from Vietnam for financial assistance.
The judge suspended Long's sentence for 18 months, highlighting the importance of law adherence and warning against future offenses.
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