Illegal E-cigarette Network Busted in Ukraine: Over $87,000 Seized

Mar.13
Illegal E-cigarette Network Busted in Ukraine: Over $87,000 Seized
Ukrainian authorities seize over $87,000 worth of illegal e-cigarettes in Lviv, investigating criminal network for tax evasion.

Key points:

 

1. Ukrainian police seized illegal e-cigarettes worth over $870,000.

 

2. A total of around 105,000 e-cigarettes, e-liquids, and vaporizer devices were seized in a bust. The criminal gang was illegally selling e-cigarettes and related products through fixed sales points.

 


 

2Firsts, reporting from Shenzhen - The Ukraine Economic Security Bureau of Lviv Oblast (BEB) recently cracked down on an illegal e-cigarette sales network, seizing e-cigarettes worth over 36 million hryvnia ($870,000), Zaxid reported.

 

Illegal E-cigarette Network Busted in Ukraine: Over $87,000 Seized
On-site image | Image source: Zaxid

 

In this operation, the police conducted a total of 11 searches, involving multiple shops, warehouses, and apartments. BEB seized nearly 105,000 e-cigarettes, e-liquids, and vaporizer devices.

 

Illegal E-cigarette Network Busted in Ukraine: Over $87,000 Seized
On-site image | Image source: Zaxid

 

The investigation also found that the criminal gang was illegally selling e-cigarettes, e-liquids, and accessories at multiple sales points. The case involves the illegal production, storage, sale, or transportation of untaxed goods.

 

Relevant forensic examination is underway.

 

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