Polish Man Arrested for Illegal Possession and Sale of E-cigarettes

Oct.15.2024

A 22-year-old Polish man was arrested for illegal possession and sale of e-cigarettes in Milanowek, Poland.

According to Dziennik Wschodni on October 15th, a 22-year-old man from Poland was arrested by police for allegedly illegally possessing and selling e-cigarettes.

The man was stopped for a road check in Milan, where police noticed his unusually nervous behavior, raising suspicion. Upon further inspection, a large quantity of e-cigarettes without Polish tax stamps was found in his car.

Local police spokesperson Ewelina Semeniuk stated that the man claimed he purchased the e-cigarettes at a discounted price and had planned to sell them for profit. He has been detained by authorities.

Subsequently, police went to the warehouse he rented in Biarlski County, ultimately seizing over 3,000 illegal e-cigarettes. The man has been charged and will soon face trial in court.

References:

[1] Nie będzie palenia. Policja zlikwidowała magazyn e-papierosów

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[1] Strong Discontent towards Polish Tobacco Tax Amendment by IEVA

[2] Poland to Consider Law Banning Sale of E-Cigarettes to Minors

[3] Poland's Finance Ministry proposes amendments to consumption tax law

[4] Polish Health Official's View on Tobacco Tax Increase Discussion

[5] Poland Plans to Increase Tax on E-Cigarette Liquid: Implications Revealed

[6] Polish Police Arrest Smuggling Ring, Totaling over $50k in Goods

[7] Polish Customs Seize Over 1600 Illegal E-Cigarette Products

[8] Polish Ministry of Finance Proposes Tax on E-cigarette Devices

[9] Poland to ban sale of e-cigarettes to minors in 2025

[10] Double Blow of High Taxes and Restrictions, Is Poland's Disposable Ban Set in Stone?

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