Singapore to mark cigarettes to snuff out illegal sales

AFP, 11 Sep 2008

SINGAPORE (AFP) — Singapore will put special markings on every cigarette sold legally starting next year as the city-state steps up the fight against contraband sales, the government said.

From January 1 2009, every cigarette on sale will come with the letters "SDPC" stamped near the filter, Singapore Customs said in a statement monitored on its website on Thursday.

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