Malaysian Police Seize 900 Vape Products Suspected of Smuggling from Thailand

Nov.25.2024

Malaysian police have seized over 900 vape products and 390 bottles of vape e-liquid, suspected to have been smuggled in from Thailand. The case is currently under investigation.

According to a report by Berita Harian on November 24, the Malaysian Special Action Force (PGA) seized over 900 e-cigarette products and 390 bottles of e-cigarette liquid in the Rantau Panjang area, with a total value of RM 221,500 (approximately $230).

The department commander, Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Abd Hamid, revealed that a task force discovered a suspicious vehicle at the illegal jetty, and upon inspection, found that this batch of e-cigarette devices and e-liquid are suspected to have been smuggled from Thailand.

This case is currently being investigated in accordance with Section 135(1)(d) of the Customs Act of 1967. The items that have been seized so far have been sent to the Langdao Police Station for further processing.

References:

[1] PGA rampas rokok elektronik, perisa vape bernilai RM221,500 dan kambing seludup

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[1] Penang Consumer Group Pushes for Vape Ban Amid Youth Addiction Concerns

[2] Malaysia to Implement Gradual Approach to Vape Regulation, Says Health Minister

[3] Malaysia Associations Call for Action on School Vapes Disguised as Stationery

[4] Malaysia Health Ministry Defends Vape Regulations Over Total Ban

[5] Malaysia Warns E-Cigarette Treatment Costs Could Hit $80M by 2030

[6] Over 12,000 students caught vaping in Malaysian schools, says Malaysian Ministry of Education

[7] Malaysia approves 147 vape firms under new tobacco control law

[8] Malaysian state fines 415 stores under new tobacco control rules

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