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Police in Alanya District, Antalya Province, Turkey Seize Illegal E-cigarettes and Smuggled Cigarettes; Judicial Investigation Launched

Aug.19
Police in Alanya District, Antalya Province, Turkey Seize Illegal E-cigarettes and Smuggled Cigarettes; Judicial Investigation Launched
The Anti-Smuggling Department of the Antalya Provincial Gendarmerie Command, together with the Alanya District Gendarmerie Command, carried out a joint operation under the instruction of the Alanya Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office. During a raid at a market in the Alanya district, authorities seized 18 e-cigarettes, 250 packs of smuggled cigarettes, and 40 e-cigarette heaters. All confiscated items have been seized, and the case has now entered the judicial investigation stage.

Key Points:

  • Law Enforcement Action: The Anti-Smuggling Department of the Antalya Provincial Gendarmerie Command, in cooperation with local gendarmerie forces, carried out a market search under the instruction of the Prosecutor’s Office.
  • Seized Items: A total of 18 e-cigarettes, 250 packs of smuggled cigarettes, and 40 e-cigarette heaters were confiscated.
  • Investigation Progress: A judicial investigation has been launched as part of efforts to combat illegal tobacco trade.

 

 

According to haberler on August 18, during an operation in the Alanya district of Antalya Province, Turkey, police seized 18 e-cigarettes, 250 packs of smuggled cigarettes, and 40 e-cigarette heaters.

 

The Antalya Provincial Gendarmerie Command, acting on the instructions of the Alanya Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, carried out the raid at a market. The operation was jointly conducted by the Provincial Anti-Smuggling Department (KOM) and the Alanya District Gendarmerie Command.

 

All confiscated products have been seized, and a judicial investigation has been initiated.

References:
[1] Alanya'da Kaçak Sigara ve Elektronik Sigara Operasyonu

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