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Why target expensive wine?

Expensive wines, like those from Tuscany, are highly sought after and can be resold for significant profit on the black market. Their high value-to-volume ratio makes them attractive to organised crime, as they are relatively easy to transport and difficult to trace once they enter illicit distribution networks.

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