Continued Crackdown on Illegal Cigarette Manufacturing and Sales in Turkey

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Jan.11.2024
Continued Crackdown on Illegal Cigarette Manufacturing and Sales in Turkey
Turkish police office in Didiim city continues to crack down on illegal cigarette manufacturing and sales, confiscating large quantities of cigarettes and tobacco.

According to Turkish media outlet iha, Didiim City Police Department's Criminal Investigation Office has been actively working to combat the illegal production and sale of cigarettes.

 

According to reports, law enforcement authorities carried out a surprise raid at a business in Efeler Mahallesi, based on previous work conducted.

 

During the search, a total of 18,600 packaged cigarettes, 9 kilograms of unmarked shredded tobacco, 350 grams of unmarked hookah tobacco leaves, 25 unmarked cigars, 10 e-cigarettes, and 6 bottles of e-cigarette liquid were discovered.

 

In the course of this operation, the owner of the company, Y.S., has undergone the necessary legal procedures due to a violation of the 5607 SKM Act. The judicial proceedings related to this case are still ongoing.

 

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