Vietnam Authorities Bust Illegal Tobacco and E-Cigarette Smuggling Ring

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May.09.2024

Vietnam Authorities Bust Illegal Tobacco and E-Cigarette Smuggling Ring

Hanoi authorities uncover smuggling of tobacco and e-cigarettes, leading to investigation of a local delivery service.

According to Anninhthudo, on May 7th, Hanoi's Quality Inspection Department and local police conducted an inspection and found a commercial entity engaged in express delivery services suspected of transporting finished tobacco products and e-cigarettes.

The department conducted an inspection of a cargo express service provider in Huade District, Hanoi, and found that the facility had 18 e-cigarette manufacturing machines, 370 bottles of e-cigarette liquid, and 6,300 packs of other forms of finished tobacco products.

According to Article 191 of the Vietnamese Penal Code in 2015, the implicated businesses are suspected of committing crimes involving smuggling and transporting prohibited goods. The case has now been transferred to the relevant authorities for further investigation and handling.

References:

[1] Hà Nội: Tạm giữ lượng lớn thuốc lá tại cơ sở kinh doanh dịch vụ chuyển phát nhanh

Also Read:

[1] Vietnamese Authorities Seize 2400 Bottles of Illegal E-liquid

[2] Drug Trafficking: Vietnamese Police Capture Two Students in Possession

[3] Illegal Transportation of E-Cigarettes Uncovered in Hanoi by Authorities

[4] Illegal E-cigarette Shops in Hanoi: Recent Crackdown by Authorities

[5] Vietnamese Market Regulatory Team Seizes Illegal E-cigarette Businesses.

[6] Reducing Smoking Rates in Hanoi, Vietnam by 2030 for Healthier Lives

#Law enforcement #Traditional tobacco #E-cigarettes #Asia #Vietnam

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