Police Seize 450 Smuggled E-cigarettes in Edirne Operation

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Dec.14.2023
Police Seize 450 Smuggled E-cigarettes in Edirne Operation
Turkish police seize 450 smuggled e-cigarettes from a suspicious car in Edirne during an operation. Driver under investigation.

According to a report by Turkish news agency Anadolu (DHA) on December 13, police in Edirne seized 450 smuggled e-cigarettes during an operation, from a vehicle they suspected.

 

As part of their efforts to combat smuggling activities, the police force in the province intercepted a vehicle in the Enez area that they suspected to be involved in illegal activities. After conducting a search of the vehicle, they discovered 450 smuggled e-cigarettes.

 

The driver has been initiated into the judicial process by the authorities.

 

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