Arrest Made in Turkey for Illegal Sales of E-cigarettes

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Nov.23.2023

Arrest Made in Turkey for Illegal Sales of E-cigarettes

A person selling illegal e-cigarettes was arrested in Odunpazarı district, Turkey by the anti-smuggling and organized crime division.

According to a report from internethaber, the Turkish Gendarmerie's Anti-Smuggling and Organized Crime Division (KOM) has arrested an individual in the Odunpazarı district for attempting to sell illegal e-cigarettes.

After conducting a search, the police have seized 29 illegal e-cigarettes from the suspect's vehicle and person. The individual is currently undergoing legal proceedings for alleged violation of the "Anti-Smuggling Law".

References:

[1] Eskişehir'de kaçak elektronik sigara satışına jandarma operasyonu yapıldı

Also Read:

[1] Turkish Police Seize Contraband Cigarettes, E-cigarettes, and Cigars

[2] Turkish Authorities Seize Record-breaking Number of Smuggled E-cigarettes

[3] Turkish Police Seize Smuggling Cigarettes and Arrest Two Individuals

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