According to the Brazilian media Metropoles, on April 29, 2023, the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service seized a total of 1,367,719 smuggled e-cigarettes, representing a 24.9% increase compared to the previous year. The estimated total value of these seized e-cigarettes is approximately 61.2 million Brazilian reais (11.96 million US dollars).
In 2021, the agency seized a total of 450,704 units, a 1397% increase compared to the previous year. The seizure quantity in 2022 increased by 143% compared to the previous year, reaching 1,094,622 units. From 2019 to 2023, the agency has seized a total value of smuggled e-cigarettes worth 134.3 million Brazilian Reais (26.24 million US dollars).
Among them, the state of Parana had the highest seizure of e-cigarettes in 2023, confiscating 618,200 units. Following closely behind were South Mato Grosso (363,900), Sao Paulo (135,700), Santa Catarina (133,300), and Goias (25,100).
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