Man Arrested for Smuggling E-cigarettes in Argentina without Permission

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May.11.2024

Man Arrested for Smuggling E-cigarettes in Argentina without Permission

An Argentine man was arrested in Misiones for smuggling 251 e-cigarettes without customs clearance, valued at $26,000.

According to Noticiasdel6, on May 10th, a man in Misiones Province, Argentina was arrested for smuggling an e-cigarette without customs permission.

The man transported a total of 251 e-cigarettes of various brands without customs permission. Customs estimated the value of the confiscated e-cigarettes to be approximately 23 million pesos (26,000 US dollars).

Currently, the man has been detained and customs have seized the e-cigarettes and other related items.

References:

[1] Detención en Posadas: llevaba más de $23 millones en cigarrillos electrónicos de contrabando

Also Read:

[1] Argentinian Authorities: Legal Action Against Illegal Importation of E-Cigarettes and Phones

[2] Successful Raid in Mendiolaza: Seizing Drugs and Illegal Goods

[3] Arrest Made at Electronic Music Party for Drug Possession

[4] Argentina Government Presents Bill to Increase Tobacco Tax

#Law enforcement #Open system e-cigarettes #Disposable e-cigarettes #South America #Argentina

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