The penalty fees include K2.476 million for no records and proper accounts of 16, 506 cartons of alcohol products and K113, 850 penalty for no records and accounts for 759 cartons of cigarette brands.
PNG Customs Service Commissioner, David Towe, said the penalty notices were issued for breaches under the Excise Act 1956.
“A total of K2.59 million in penalties have been raised to Vitis Industries Ltd for not keeping records and manufacturer’s books in breach of the law. The penalties must be paid to the state through Customs within 14-working days,” he said.