Brazilian police arrest 52-year-old man for illegal e-cigarette sale

Nov.29.2023
Brazilian police arrest 52-year-old man for illegal e-cigarette sale
Brazilian police arrest a 52-year-old man for illegally selling e-cigarettes in the city of Carapicuíba; operation carried out by consumer crimes police.

Brazilian authorities have apprehended a 52-year-old man for illegally selling e-cigarettes in a bar located in the city of Carapicuíba, Brazil.


According to reports, this Monday morning (November 27th), a search and seizure operation was carried out by the Consumer Relations Crime Police Bureau (Decon). The operation was conducted based on a prior judicial search warrant.


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