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Brazilian Authorities Seize $80,000 Worth of E-Cigarettes at Border

Regulations by 2FIRSTS.ai
Dec.08.2023
Brazilian Authorities Seize $80,000 Worth of E-Cigarettes at Border
Brazilian authorities seized a shipment of approximately 2,000 e-cigarettes worth 80,000 Brazilian reais at the International Friendship Bridge.

According to a report by Brazil's Band News FM on Wednesday, December 6th, Brazilian law enforcement authorities seized a batch of e-cigarettes worth 80,000 reais (approximately 115,000 yuan) at the International Friendship Bridge (Ponte Internacional da Amizade).

 

During the inspection, nearly 2,000 e-cigarettes were found in a hidden compartment, beneath the vehicle, and inside the headlights of a truck. Both the driver and the passenger were apprehended and taken to the federal police station. The confiscated shipment was subsequently transported to the headquarters of the Federal Revenue Customs Office located in the western region of Parana State, specifically in Iguazu.

 

References:
[1] Carga milionária de cigarros eletrônicos é apreendida pela Receita
Also Read:
[1] Public Consultation on Ban of E-Cigarettes in Brazil
[2] Brazilian Federal Revenue Agency Seizes Smuggled Goods at Border
[3] Brazilian Government Considers Regulations for E-Cigarettes in Public Consultation
#Law enforcement#Open system e-cigarettes#Disposable e-cigarettes#South America#Brazil#E-cigarette#E-cigarettes and Tobacco

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