Customs Raid Uncovers Tax Evasion at Heinsberg Shisha Bar
Customs officers in Heinsberg have uncovered a suspected tax evasion scheme involving a local shisha bar. The Aachen District Court issued a search warrant, leading to the discovery of a significant amount of untaxed tobacco products and e-cigarettes in a van registered to the 45-year-old bar owner.
The investigation began with an anonymous tip, prompting a tax inspection at the shisha bar. Customs officers observed a man locking a van and entering the bar. Upon searching the van, they found nearly 50 kg of tobacco and e-cigarettes, containing approximately 16,000 milliliters of liquid, all without tax stamps.
The 45-year-old bar owner initially denied ownership of the van and claimed no access to the vehicle. Inside the bar, only taxed tobacco products were found. However, a search warrant was issued for the bar premises to find the car key and later expanded to seize the van. The 45-year-old bar owner and his 34-year-old employee were suspected of tax evasion and receiving stolen goods in connection with violations of the Tobacco Tax Act.
The discovery of untaxed tobacco products and e-cigarettes in the van has led to suspicions of tax evasion involving the bar owner and his employee. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details about the 34-year-old employee's involvement have been provided.
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