Brazilian Authorities Crack Down on Illegal e-Cigarette Smuggling Ring

Sep.05.2024

Brazilian authorities launched operation "Relutância" to dismantle illegal e-cigarette distribution ring, seizing $113 million in assets.

According to a report by Circuitomt on September 4th, the Brazilian Federal Police and Federal Revenue Department conducted a joint operation on Wednesday (4th) codenamed "Relutância" aimed at dismantling a criminal organization involved in the illegal importation and distribution of e-cigarettes and their accessories. It is reported that the court has frozen assets worth 6.4 million reals (1.13 million dollars) belonging to the organization.

According to the investigation, this criminal group supplies illegal e-cigarettes to Matogrosso and other cities in the central-western and northern regions. These products are imported from Paraguay and distributed to other states from Londrina.

Members of the group will face multiple charges including smuggling, tax evasion, receiving stolen goods, making false statements, disobedience, and participating in a criminal organization.

References:

[1] PF realiza operação contra empresa que vendia ilegalmente cigarros eletrônicos em Cuiabá

Also Read:

[1] Brazil's E-cigarette Regulation Project Excluded from CAE Meeting Agenda

[2] Brazil's Senate to Vote on e-Cigarette Regulation Bill on Tuesday.

[3] Brazilian Federal Police Seize Millions Worth of E-cigarettes and Tobacco Essences

[4] Brazilian Police Seize Over 2,410 Illegal E-Cigarettes in Operation

[5] Brazil Launches Campaign to Raise Awareness on E-cigarette Dangers

[6] Brazilian Senate Delays Vote on E-Cigarette Regulation Again

[7] Government Proposal to Legalize E-cigarette Sales Sparks Medical Concern

[8] Brazilian Federal Police Seize 500 e-cigarettes in Brasília Enforcement

[9] E-cigarette Ban in Brazil: Ignorance and Health Risks

[10] Brazilian Senate to vote on e-cigarette regulation bill on 20th

#Law enforcement #Open system e-cigarettes #South America #Brazil

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