Kazakhstan Police Seize Illegal E-Cigarettes Worth $4,078 USD in Balkhash

Aug.14

Kazakh police crackdown on illegal e-cigarette sales, seizing $4,078 worth of products in "Law and Order" operation.

Key highlights:

Background of the operation: The Police in Balkhash, Kazakhstan carried out a crackdown on illegal e-cigarette sales as part of the "law and order" operation.

Seized items: The police seized e-cigarettes worth 1.2 million hryvnias (approximately $2,225) and accessories worth 1 million hryvnias (approximately $1,854) from a store, with a total value of 2.2 million hryvnias (approximately $4,078).

Legal consequences: The police have launched a criminal investigation in accordance with relevant legal provisions.

According to a report by Total.kz, police in Balkhash uncovered an illegal e-cigarette sales case during a recent law enforcement operation.

During a thorough inspection of a local shop, the investigation team seized a batch of e-cigarettes and related accessories. The e-cigarettes were valued at approximately ₸1.2 million (about $2,225 USD), while the accessories were worth around ₸1 million (about $1,854 USD), bringing the total seizure to ₸2.2 million (about $4,078 USD).

Authorities have launched a criminal investigation in accordance with relevant legal provisions.

References:

[1] Вейпы на сумму более 2 миллионов тенге изъяли из незаконной торговли в Балхаше

Also Read:

[1] Kazakhstan Prosecutor General’s Office: Illegal Import of E-Cigarettes Is a Criminal Offense, Punishable by Up to 2 Years in Prison

[2] Kazakhstan Seizes $50,000 Worth of Smuggled E-Cigarettes; Two Sentenced to Six Months in Prison

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