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Jordan Intercepts Major Tobacco Smuggling Cases, Seizes Cigarettes, E-Cigarettes and Cigars

Sep.12.2025
Jordan Intercepts Major Tobacco Smuggling Cases, Seizes Cigarettes, E-Cigarettes and Cigars
A Jordan Customs spokesperson said the Anti-Smuggling Directorate, working with security agencies, has dismantled two smuggling operations, seizing 13,100 cartons of illicit cigarettes along with large quantities of e-cigarettes, e-liquids, waterpipe tobacco and smoking accessories. All items have been placed under custody pending further legal action.

 

Key Points

 

  • Joint operation: The Anti-Smuggling Directorate coordinated with multiple agencies to intercept two separate cases.
  • Large haul: 13,100 cartons of cigarettes; 2,130 e-cigarette devices; 13,800 packs of vaping liquids/e-liquids; 610 kg of mu’assel (flavoured shisha tobacco); 8,250 cigars; plus various smoking accessories.
  • Non-compliance: The goods did not meet Jordanian standards and lacked approval from health regulators.
  • Risk alert: Authorities warned that illegal circulation poses serious risks to public health and safety and harms the national economy.
  • Next steps: All goods have been seized, and necessary legal proceedings will follow.

 

 

2Firsts, September 12, 2025 — According to jordannews, Jordan Customs announced on September 9 that the Anti-Smuggling Directorate, in cooperation with other agencies, professionally and efficiently intercepted large consignments of smuggled tobacco products in two independent cases.

 

The spokesperson detailed the seizures as follows:

 

13,100 cartons of cigarettes

2,130 e-cigarette devices

13,800 packs of vaping liquids/e-liquids

610 kg of mu’assel (flavoured waterpipe tobacco)

8,250 cigars

Various smoking accessories

 

 

Customs noted that the items fail to comply with Jordanian standards and lack approval from health oversight bodies. Their circulation in the local market would pose serious risks to public health and safety and negatively impact the national economy. The seized goods are under custody, and authorities will take the necessary legal measures.

References:
[1] Customs: Seizure of Over 13,100 Cartons of Cigarettes, Large Quantities of E-Cigarettes, and Tobacco Products

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