Brazilian Police Seize 300 Illegal Vapes Linked to 'IGNITE' Brand

Nov.27.2024
Brazilian Police Seize 300 Illegal Vapes Linked to 'IGNITE' Brand
Brazilian police seized 300 illegal vapes from Paraguay at the border, including products from the "IGNITE" brand.

According to the Federal Police, on November 26th, Brazilian federal police officers, Brazilian federal tax office employees, and National Security Department police intercepted approximately 300 e-cigarettes from Paraguay at the entrance gate of Friendship Bridge international border crossing. The seized products included the e-cigarette brand "IGNITE.


The police discovered the e-cigarettes hidden in compartments inside the dashboard and door panels of a Paraguayan-registered vehicle.


After confirming that the behavior was illegal, the goods and vehicles were confiscated and sent to the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service for processing.


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