Kazakhstan Police Bust Illegal E-cigarette Operation Worth $30,000

Feb.11

Kazakh Police Seize $30,000 Worth of Illegal E-Cigarettes in Ekeybastuz, Prepare for Nicotine Ban by 2024.

According to Polisia.kz, on February 10, the Kazakhstani police seized 2500 illegal e-cigarettes in Ekibastuz, worth approximately 18 million tenge ($30,000).

According to reports, the suspect used popular communication software and social media platforms to set up an online store selling e-cigarettes. The suspect is currently under investigation by the police for allegedly engaging in the illegal sale and distribution of e-cigarettes.

The police warn that starting from June 20, 2024, Kazakhstan will ban the sale of e-cigarettes containing nicotine and their related e-liquids.

References:

[1] Екібастұзда полиция 18 млн теңгенің вейпін тәркіледі Ақпарат көзі Polisia.kz сайтында: https://polisia.kz/ekibastuzda-politsiya-18-mln-tenggening-vejpin-tarkiledi/

Also Read:

[1] Kazakhstan Man Sentenced for Selling Illegal E-Cigarette Liquid

[2] Kazakhstan Authorities Seize Smuggled E-Cigarettes from Russia

[3] KT&G Accelerates Expansion Plans in Eurasian Market by 2025

[4] Kazakhstan Cracks Down on Illegal E-Cigarette Sales: Over 38,000 Units Destroyed This Year

[5] Kazakh Police Seize Nearly 1,000 Illegal Vapes, Including ELFBAR and WAKA

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