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

Mar.13

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.

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.

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.

References:

[1] У Львові викрили нелегальну мережу продажу електронних сигарет на 36 млн грн

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[2] Ukrainian Police Bust Massive E-Cigarette Smuggling Operation

[3] Ukrainian Authorities Bust Large-scale Counterfeit Tobacco Products Case

[4] Ukraine Authorities Uncover Illegal Sale of Counterfeit E-Cigarettes

[5] Philip Morris Ukraine Welcomes AMCU Research Results on IQOS

[6] Ukraine Survey: Nearly 50% of Youth Use Heated Tobacco, Public Backs Stricter Ad Bans

[7] Ukrainian Customs Seizes Over 1,000 'ELFBAR' Vapes Worth $24,000

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