Brazil Federal Highway Police Seize Over 623,000 E-Cigarettes in 2024

Jan.20

Brazilian Federal Highway Police (PRF) seized over 623,000 e-cigarettes on federal highways in 2024, a 153% increase from 2023.

According to a report by Metro1 on January 20th, 2024, the Brazilian Federal Highway Police (PRF) confiscated over 623,000 e-cigarettes and similar devices on federal highways in Brazil. This represents a 153% increase from the 246,000 confiscated in 2023.

Among all the devices seized, the state of Paraná ranks first with 525,000 items, followed by São Paulo (41,000 items) and the southern part of Mato Grosso do Sul (30,000 items). Due to their proximity to Paraguay, these states have become major smuggling routes.

Although the sale of e-cigarettes is banned, the consumption of e-cigarettes is not regulated. In 2024, Anvisa reviewed the relevant regulations and continued to prohibit the manufacturing, importing, selling, storing, and advertising of e-cigarettes.

References:

[1] Apreensão de cigarros eletrônicos cresce 153% nas rodovias federais em 2024

Also Read:

[1] Brazil's Federal Revenue Service: 2 Million Illegal E-Cigarettes Seized in 2024

[2] Seizure of 5.6 Ton E-cigarettes Worth over $800,000 at Guarulhos Airport

[3] Brazil Federal Tax Authority Cracks Down on E-cigarette Sales

[4] Brazil Federal Revenue Seizes Nearly Half a Million E-Cigarettes, Including 'LOST MARY' and 'ELFBAR'

[5] Brazil Police Seize $85,000 in Illegal E-Cigarettes, Including OXBAR and IGNITE Brands

[6] Brazilian Police Seize 300 Illegal Vapes Linked to 'IGNITE' Brand

[7] Brazilian Police Seize Nearly 700 Illegal E-Cigarettes Worth Around $6,000

[8] Brazilian Authorities Crack Down on Illegal E-Cigarette Sales Operation

[9] Brazil Seizes 500,000 Illegal E-Cigarettes, Company to Lose License

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