A Greek driver entering Dover was caught smuggling 7.1 million cigarettes, worth more than £1m, in a lorry-load of grapes.
The illegal import was seized on 24 August when UK Border Agency officers stopped the truck as it entered the Eastern Docks after travelling on a ferry from France.
The driver, Efthymios Galanopous, was charged with duty evasion after appearing in court on 26 August, and has been remanded in custody to reappear on 1 September.
A spokeswoman for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) at Dover claims: "We will not hesitate to take action against those involved in cigarette smuggling."
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the HMRC hotline on 0800 595000.
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