Authorities say 500,000 border police and the European Commission officials are detained in August raids . Igas said the smuggling probe and arrests should be a positive signal for Europe that Romania is tackling the issues . They 're accused of being part of a network that smuggled cigarettes into Germany . Officials seized 100 euros worth of cigarettes in the raids .
Authorities say 500,000 border police and the European Commission officials are detained in August raids . They 're accused of being part of a network that smuggled cigarettes into Germany . Officials seized 100 euros worth of cigarettes in the raids .