Indian Tax Authorities Arrest Man for Smuggling Banned E-cigarettes

Jul.29.2024

Indian DRI arrests man for smuggling banned e-cigarettes, seizing $149,000 worth of UWELL brand products in Jaipur.

According to a recent report from The Times of India, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in Jaipur, India, has arrested a man suspected of selling smuggled e-cigarettes banned in India.

The media reported that the DRI also intercepted 8,500 e-cigarettes with a market value of 125 million rupees (1.49 million USD). The e-cigarettes were of the brand UWELL.

The department launched a surprise inspection starting on Wednesday, the 24th, and continuing until Thursday, the 25th, uncovering individuals smuggling e-cigarettes from locations such as China, Hong Kong, and Dubai.

A senior official from the Department of Revenue Intelligence stated that,

After a surprise inspection, our team arrested a man named Sunil Kumar Sharma, who was involved in selling e-cigarettes online and delivering them to specific customers' doorsteps. They were accepting payments through multiple accounts belonging to other individuals.

DRI officials stated that this is the largest e-cigarette seizure case in the history of Jaipur. Currently, the case is under further investigation.

References:

[1] DRI seizes e-cigarettes worth 1.25cr, one arrested

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[1] Indian Police Arrest Man for Selling E-cigarettes to Minors

[2] Illegal E-cigarette Bust Involving ELFBAR, IGET in Surat City by Police Squad

[3] Landmark Decision: Nicotine Replacement Therapy Available in Retail Stores

[4] India's Telangana Government Imposes Ban on Tobacco and Nicotine

[5] Police Seize 470 Illegal e-cigarettes in Undercover Operation

[6] India Imposes Ban on E-cigarette in Educational Institutions for Public Health

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