'A Customs official did some business of his own. With the excuse of searching for smuggled goods he raided two medicine. shops with armed guards and heavy fines were imposed without a murmur. It was. reported that over $35,000 was paid to-him by the two unfortunate shop owners. This gave him courage to continue such a profitable business, but he just tried it once too often When he demanded $10,000 from a watch and clock dealer and the demand was not met he raided the shop und took 337 watches and clocks away and arrested one of the staff og hostage for $10,000 fine. The m: ter was brought to the notice of the owner's Gulld which took up the ease with the authorities and) he left
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