Drug Bureau Raids Illegal E-Cigarette Sales Points in China

Aug.22.2022
Drug Bureau Raids Illegal E-Cigarette Sales Points in China
Police seize illegal e-cigarette sales at three locations and arrest three people in Cambodia.

On August 21st, the Anti-Drug Administration conducted a surprise search of three locations selling illegal electronic cigarettes in Gandan Village, Shangding Province. Three individuals were arrested and 40 were detained.


Mr. Cham Panith, director of the Provincial Anti-Drug Office, has announced that after a police raid on three locations, illegal electronic cigarette products and various prohibited items were confiscated. Following product testing, all workers were forced to sign contracts to cease production and were dispersed to their homes. As for the owners of the three locations, authorities have detained them at the Upper Ding Province Police Station pending further legal action.


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