More than 100 cases have been registered since the implementation of the ban on e-cigarettes in Kazakhstan

Apr.17

Kazakhstan's e-cigarette ban in effect, with over 100 cases filed for illegal sales. Multi-department crackdown planned.

Key points:

The ban on e-cigarettes has taken effect: The ban on e-cigarettes in Kazakhstan has been implemented, with over 100 cases already registered.

Illegal sales continue: The market and Telegram still have sales activities, enforcement continues to advance.

Multiple departments collaborate to crack down: Criminal Investigation, Network Security and other departments participate in investigation and enforcement.

A meeting is scheduled to be held: The Ministry of the Interior plans to discuss strengthening oversight with Parliament.

According to BaigeNews.kz's report on April 17th, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan, Sanzhar Adilov, stated that legislation banning the sale of e-cigarettes has come into effect. As of now, over 100 cases have been filed for prosecution.

Adilov pointed out that the illegal sale of e-cigarettes continues to exist in the market and on Telegram channels. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is actively collaborating with these platforms to crack down on these illegal activities. This initiative is not limited to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and involves other relevant departments as well. He called on the public to actively report such incidents and emphasized that each case will be thoroughly investigated.

The deputy minister also mentioned that despite the ban on e-cigarette sales, there are still some criminals selling them through illegal channels. Adilov stated that relevant departments have increased efforts, including preventive services, criminal police departments, and cybercrime investigation departments all participating to crack down on this illegal activity.

In order to address the circulation of e-cigarettes, the Ministry of Interior plans to collaborate with parliamentary representatives and will soon hold a working meeting to advance this work.

References:

[1] Запрет на вейпы уже действует, выявлено более 100 нарушений

Also Read:

[1] Kazakhstan Man Sentenced for Selling Illegal E-Cigarette Liquid

[2] Kazakh Police Seize Nearly 1,000 Illegal Vapes, Including ELFBAR and WAKA

[3] Kazakhstan Implements Ban on E-Cigarettes and Vaping Products

[4] Kazakhstan Implements Ban on E-Cigarettes Sales Starting to Work, over Ten Thousand of Illegal E-Cigs are Busted in July

[5] Kazakhstan Government Implements Total Ban on E-Cigarettes

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