Polish Joint Operation Seizes Nearly 1,000 Untaxed E-Cigarettes, Tax Evasion Totals Around $14,000

Aug.05

Polish Lublin police successfully seized nearly 1,000 untaxed e-cigarettes, with the total tax evasion amounting to approximately 50,000 PLN (around $14,000). Those involved may face up to three years in prison.

Key points:

·The Lublin police in Poland have seized nearly a thousand untaxed e-cigarettes.

·The suspect is a 31-year-old resident of Lublin County.

·This batch of products evaded approximately 50,000 Zloty (around 14,000 USD) in taxes.

·The suspect may face a maximum of three years in prison.

【2Firsts News Flash】On August 4th, according to lublin112.pl, the police in Lublin, Poland, in conjunction with the Lublin Customs and Tax Office, successfully seized nearly 1000 e-cigarettes that did not have Polish tax markings. These illegal goods were found to belong to a 31-year-old resident of Lublin County, and the police also discovered counterfeit branded clothing at his residence. The total value of the tax evaded by this batch of products is estimated to be close to 50,000 złoty (approximately $14,000).

According to the police investigation, a man suspected of selling illegal e-cigarettes was identified through intelligence information by the Economic Crime Department of the Lublin City Police Station working in collaboration with customs officials. Following searches of the individual and related premises, law enforcement officers confirmed and seized the illegal products. Currently, the police are conducting a thorough investigation into the case to determine specific details of the illegal activity. If found guilty, the suspect could face up to three years in prison.

Police warn the public that purchasing e-cigarettes from illegal sources carries serious health risks. These products may contain toxic or unknown chemicals not listed on the packaging, greatly increasing the risk of poisoning and respiratory damage.

In addition, illegal e-cigarettes are often equipped with low-quality batteries, which can easily lead to overheating, explosion, or fires, causing serious burns to consumers. Many products contain high doses of nicotine or other addictive substances, making them especially addictive to young people. Continued use of unregulated e-cigarettes may lead to serious and long-lasting health problems.

References:

[1] Lubelscy policjanci zabezpieczyli blisko 1000 nielegalnych jednorazowych papierosów elektronicznych (zdjęcia)

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