2,500 Smuggled E-Cigarettes Seized in Turkey's Gebze Region, Valued at Approximately $120,000

Aug.06

In Turkey's Gebze region, 2,500 smuggled e-cigarettes were seized, valued at approximately 5 million Turkish lira (about $120,000), and 4 people were arrested.

Key Points:

·Turkish authorities seize 2500 smuggled e-cigarettes worth approximately 5 million lira (approximately $120,000) in the Gebze region.

·Four suspects involved in the case have been detained by local police.

·The local gendarmerie headquarters has intensified efforts to combat smuggling crimes.

【2Firsts News Flash】According to a report from CNN Turk on August 5th, there was a major breakthrough in the fight against smuggling in the Gebze region of Turkey. Local gendarmerie command achieved a significant success in a special operation targeting the smugglers. During an inspection, law enforcement officers intercepted two suspicious vehicles and found approximately 5 million Turkish lira (around $12,000) worth of e-cigarettes inside, totaling 2500 units.

This operation is part of a series of investigations by law enforcement authorities in the Gebze region targeting illegal trade and smuggling activities. In this operation, a total of four suspects have been detained. Currently, the police are interrogating these suspects in depth to gather more information about the e-cigarette smuggling network.

Local gendarmerie headquarters stated that they will further intensify efforts to crack down on smuggling crimes to ensure local security and market order. This case further demonstrates the resolute attitude of law enforcement agencies in combating illegal activities, and the related investigation is still ongoing.

References:

[1] Gebze'de 5 milyon TL değerinde elektronik sigara ele geçirildi; 4 gözaltı

Also Read:

[1] Turkey Seizes 6.57M Illicit Tobacco Products Worth $15M in 2025

[2] Massive e-cigarette seizure by Turkish customs in truck carriage

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