Turkish authorities seize $18,000 worth of illegal e-cigarettes, suspect released on bail

Aug.12

Turkish police seize $18,000 worth of illegal e-cigarettes in smuggling operation, detain suspect released pending further investigation.

Key points:

The Turkish police successfully intercepted illegal e-cigarettes valued at 7.5 million Turkish lira (approximately $18,000).

During the operation, one suspect was arrested and later released on bail, pending regular check-ups.

According to news reports on August 11th, In the Bozyazı district of Mersin, more than 700,000 illicit e-cigarette tobaccos worth approximately 7.5 million TL (approximately $18,000) were seized, and one suspect was apprehended.

According to the information received, under the coordination of the Anamur Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, teams from the Mersin Provincial Gendarmerie Command and the Bozyazı District Gendarmerie Command carried out anti-smuggling operations. The teams learned that a vehicle driven by the suspect, C.Ü., was carrying a large quantity of illicit e-cigarette tobacco. The vehicle was subsequently stopped on the Mersin–Antalya D-400 highway, within the boundaries of Tekeli Neighborhood in Bozyazı district. While the suspect was taken into custody, a search of the vehicle revealed 701,600 illicit e-cigarette tobaccos packaged in 3,508 cartons.

The seized e-cigarette tobacco, with an estimated market value of around 7.5 million TL (approximately $18,000)., was taken into evidence. Following the suspect’s statement at the gendarmerie, he was referred to the Anamur Courthouse. Although he was brought before the court with a request for arrest, the suspect was released under judicial control.

References:

[1] Mersin'de 7,5 Milyon TL'lik Kaçak Elektronik Sigara Tütünü Ele Geçirildi

Also Read:

[1] 2,500 Smuggled E-Cigarettes Seized in Turkey's Gebze Region, Valued at Approximately $120,000

[2] Turkey Seizes 6.57M Illicit Tobacco Products Worth $15M in 2025

We welcome news tips, article submissions, interview requests, or comments on this piece.

Please contact us at info@2firsts.com, or reach out to Alan Zhao, CEO of 2Firsts, on LinkedIn

Notice

1. This article is intended solely for professional research purposes related to industry, technology, and policy. Any references to brands or products are made purely for objective description and do not constitute any form of endorsement, recommendation, or promotion by 2Firsts.

2. The use of nicotine-containing products — including, but not limited to, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, nicotine pouchand heated tobacco products — carries significant health risks. Users are responsible for complying with all applicable laws and regulations in their respective jurisdictions.

3. This article is not intended to serve as the basis for any investment decisions or financial advice. 2Firsts assumes no direct or indirect liability for any inaccuracies or errors in the content.

4. Access to this article is strictly prohibited for individuals below the legal age in their jurisdiction.

Copyright

This article is either an original work created by 2Firsts or a reproduction from third-party sources with proper attribution. All copyrights and usage rights belong to 2Firsts or the original content provider. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or any other form of unauthorized use by any individual or organization is strictly prohibited. Violators will be held legally accountable.

For copyright-related inquiries, please contact: info@2firsts.com

AI Assistance Disclaimer

This article may have been enhanced using AI tools to improve translation and editorial efficiency. However, due to technical limitations, inaccuracies may occur. Readers are encouraged to refer to the cited sources for the most accurate information.

We welcome any corrections or feedback. Please contact us at: info@2firsts.com

COP11 Concludes with Major Decisions on Global Tobacco Control

The Eleventh Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) concluded in Geneva on November 22, with 160 Parties adopting major decisions on tobacco and nicotine regulation, environmental protection, sustainable financing, and tobacco industry liability. A landmark decision mandates a complete ban on the use and sale of tobacco and all novel nicotine products across all UN premises worldwide.

Nov.24 by 2FIRSTS.ai

U.S. vape firms appeal Mississippi synthetic-nicotine ban, citing FDA authority preemption

A coalition of U.S. vape industry groups has appealed a Mississippi law banning the sale of e-cigarette products containing synthetic nicotine, arguing the statute effectively conditions sales on FDA authorization and unlawfully encroaches on federal regulatory authority. The law took effect in July 2025 and has already begun to be enforced.

Dec.17 by 2FIRSTS.ai

U.S FDA Announces Dec. 8 Deadline for IQOS MRTP Renewal Comments

The U.S. FDA has set December 8, 2025, 11:59 p.m. ET as the closing date for public comments on the MRTP renewal applications submitted by Philip Morris Products S.A. for several IQOS heated tobacco products.

Nov.07 by 2FIRSTS.ai

Product | LOST MARY launches X-LINK series on its Russian website: near-identical to ELFBAR JOINOne, plus two new adjustable pods

LOST MARY has officially launched the X-LINK e-cigarette series on its Russian website. The lineup closely mirrors ELFBAR’s JOINOne in architecture and features, and adds two new adjustable pods—one for sweetness control and one for nicotine strength—expanding the compatible pod types to four (cooling/ice, classic, sweetness-adjustable, and nicotine-adjustable).