Turkish Authorities Capture Suspects in Anti-Smuggling Operation

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Jan.19.2024

Turkish Authorities Capture Suspects in Anti-Smuggling Operation

Two suspects were captured by the military and police during an anti-smuggling operation in Izmit, Turkey, with 570 e-cigarettes confiscated.

According to Turkish media outlet Haberler, two suspects have been apprehended by military police during an anti-smuggling operation in the Izmit district of Kocaeli province in Turkey.

The military and police command in the Kocaeli province are working tirelessly to clamp down on smuggling activities. In a surprise raid in the Izmit district, military and police forces seized a total of 570 e-cigarettes with an estimated value of 400,000 lira (approximately 560,000 RMB). This recent operation is seen as a significant step in combating the prevalent smuggling issue in the region, effectively deterring local smuggling activities.

References:

[1] İzmit'te Kaçakçılık Operasyonu: 2 Şüpheli Yakalandı

Also Read:

[1] Crackdown on Illegal E-Cigarette and Tobacco Smuggling

[2] Significant Success in Turkish Anti-Smuggling Operations

[3] Successful Crackdown on Smuggling: Bursa Police Seize $33,220 Worth of E-Liquid

#Europe #Law enforcement #Asia #Open system e-cigarettes #Disposable e-cigarettes #Turkey

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