Seized Batch of Unidentified E-Cigarettes and E-Liquids in Vietnam

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Dec.15.2023

Seized Batch of Unidentified E-Cigarettes and E-Liquids in Vietnam

Vietnamese police confiscate a batch of undocumented e-cigarettes and e-liquids being sold at a barbershop in Ho Chi Minh City.

According to Vietnamese media outlet ANTV, the Lang Son City Police recently discovered and confiscated a batch of unidentified e-cigarettes and e-liquids, which were found being sold at a barbershop in the Zhifang District of the city.

During the inspection process, authorities discovered that the store displayed and sold 80 bottles of e-liquid and 11 pod systems, available in various colors. The store owner failed to provide any invoices or documents proving the source of these products. He claimed to have purchased the e-cigarettes through social networks and then resold them for profit.

References:

[1] Thu giữ lô thuốc lá điện tử không rõ nguồn gốc, xuất xứ

Also Read:

[1] Vietnam Makes Significant Breakthrough in Tobacco Control Policies

[2] Vietnam Conducts Extensive Anti-smoking Campaign through Competitions and Education

[3] Massive Smuggling Case Uncovered in Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam

[4] Rising Trend of Teenagers Using E-cigarettes in Vietnam

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