According to 24chasa, since the beginning of the year, 10 young people in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, have been arrested for selling e-cigarettes containing cannabis ingredients. The suspects are between the ages of 17 and 23, and they conduct transactions through social media, with each sale amounting to around 300 lev (approximately $158). These e-cigarettes are primarily sold through mobile devices and have a complex origin, with many coming from Asian markets.
Previously, a 14-year-old student in Préven, due to vaping an unidentified e-cigarette, was poisoned, sparking societal concern over the safety of e-cigarettes; subsequently, authorities launched a large-scale investigation into the sale and production of e-cigarettes, leading to the long-term detention of some suspects.
This incident has sparked widespread social concern, even drawing the attention of the president. The president has convened experts to consult on national public health issues, and relevant departments have decided to ban the sale of e-cigarettes containing marijuana components through legislation, including flavored e-cigarettes.
However, the Bulgarian e-cigarette association opposes the proposal to completely ban e-cigarettes, believing that the issue should be widely discussed. The association hopes to engage in dialogue with all stakeholders, including health experts, economists, and industry representatives, to develop regulations that protect both health and business. The association argues that e-cigarette devices are legal, heavily regulated, and compliant with European standards. They also point out that a comprehensive e-cigarette ban could result in loss of national budget revenue and lead to an expansion of the black market.
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