Brazilian Police Raid Illegal Tobacco Shops and Arrest Two People

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Dec.01.2023

Brazilian Police Raid Illegal Tobacco Shops and Arrest Two People

Two illegal tobacco stores selling fake alcohol and e-cigarettes in Brazil were shut down, resulting in two arrests.

According to a report from Diariodigital on November 29th, the police in Campogrande, Brazil, in collaboration with the Consumer Rights Protection Agency, have shut down two tobacco shops illegally selling e-cigarettes and counterfeit alcoholic beverages, and have arrested two individuals involved in the case.

During the operation, the police confiscated 650 counterfeit cigarettes, fake alcohol, and e-cigarette accessories.

References:

[1] Polícia Civil fecha pela 2° vez tabacaria que vendia cigarros eletrônicos em Campo Grande

Also Read:

[1] Brazilian Pop Singer MC Loma Experiences Breathing Difficulties After Using E-Cigarette

[2] Massive Smuggling Bust: Paraguayan Woman Caught with $1 Million Worth of Goods

[3] Brazilian Senator Seeks Strict Regulations on E-cigarette Sales

#Law enforcement #Open system e-cigarettes #South America #Brazil #Illegal e-cigarettes #E-cigarette shops

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