nterTabac 2025 is officially underway. 2Firsts is on the ground, capturing the core brand advertising displays and bringing an exclusive photo gallery to cover the exhibition's dynamic trends, industry insights, and brand highlights.

2Firsts provides exclusive coverage of Inter Tabac 2025, capturing new tobacco products and industry trends for readers.

Brazilian federal police, border patrol, and military jointly seize 20 crates of illegal e-cigarettes in Altônia National Park.

A 28-year-old Thai woman was arrested in a luxury apartment on suspicion of illegally selling e-cigarettes. Police seized 150 e-cigarettes with a total value of about 80,000 baht (about US$2,508).

Australia’s Queensland launched the 2025 Tobacco (Unlawful Trading) Amendment Bill to curb illegal tobacco/e-cig trade. The new law lets health authorities shut illegal shops (up to 3 months, extendable to 12), seize contaminated products and do undercover work. Government stresses zero tolerance (higher fines, longer closures, landlord accountability). Australian Shopping Centre Council says it benefits communities. Nov 2024–Aug 2025: Queensland seized illegal tobacco/e-cigs, issued closure ord

Pittsburgh officials consider new restrictions for e-cigarette shops, aiming to protect children and community from nicotine and CBD products.

The Philippines conducted a large-scale seizure of unregistered e-cigarettes, and five people were arrested and charged with illegally selling substandard products.

Russia is preparing a bill to crack down on the sale of e-cigarettes. The bill would impose fines of up to 200,000 rubles (approximately $2,406) for the retail and wholesale sale of e-cigarettes, with fines of up to 2 million rubles (approximately $20,000) for businesses. The bill aims to fill gaps in the definition of e-cigarettes in existing laws and curb their popularity among youth to protect public health.

Doctor Anton Ryzhiy warns of the dangers of e-cigarettes after explosion in Chelyabinsk, Russia, highlighting concerns for youth health.

Police in a small town in Derbyshire, England, seized a large amount of illegal tobacco and e-cigarettes and closed down illegal stores with a market value of thousands of pounds. Police urged the public to report illegal activities.