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Turkish Authorities Detain Suspects for Smuggling Phones and E-cigarettes

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Dec.11.2023
Turkish Authorities Detain Suspects for Smuggling Phones and E-cigarettes
Turkish authorities detain 2 suspects after seizing 304 smuggled phones and 34 e-cigarettes in Van province.

According to Turkish news website haberler, Van province seized 304 smuggled mobile phones and 34 e-cigarettes, while also detaining two suspects.

 

The provincial security department has stated that they have been conducting ongoing anti-smuggling operations. During this operation, the anti-smuggling and anti-organized crime departments confirmed through a search of a vehicle that smuggled mobile phones and e-cigarettes are indeed illicit goods.

 

A judicial investigation has been launched into the two detained suspects.

 

References:
[1] Van'da 304 Kaçak Cep Telefonu ve 34 Elektronik Sigara Ele Geçirildi
Also Read:
[1] Turkish Man Charged with Smuggling 700 E-cigarettes from Bulgaria
[2] Turkish Police Seize 327 VOZOL E-Cigarettes in Edirne Residence
#Law enforcement#E-cigarettes#Asia#Turkey#E-cigarette#E-cigarettes and Tobacco#Smuggled cigarettes

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