Federal Highway Police in Brazil Seize E-cigs on SC477 Highway

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Nov.21.2023
Federal Highway Police in Brazil Seize E-cigs on SC477 Highway
Brazilian Federal Highway Police seized 965 sets of electronic cigarettes on SC477 highway, suspecting possible smuggling.

The Brazilian Federal Highway Police seized a vehicle on the SC477 highway and found 965 sets of various brands of electronic cigarettes inside it.

 

A driver, aged 42, admitted to charging 2,000 Brazilian reals (approximately 2,877 Chinese yuan) for transporting goods. The police inspection revealed a potential involvement in smuggling, prompting the driver, vehicle, and cargo to be handed over to the federal police for further investigation. Additionally, military and police conducted a thorough search of the vehicle using sniffer dogs.

 

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