Turkish Police Bust Major Smuggling Operation, Seize 2,437 E-Cigarettes

Oct.12.2024

Turkish police seize 2,437 e-cigarettes in a large-scale smuggling operation in Istanbul, with 23 suspects detained.

According to a report from Haberport on October 12, Istanbul police seized 2,437 e-cigarettes in a large-scale smuggling operation. The operation took place simultaneously at multiple locations in the city, resulting in the detention of 23 suspects.

This operation was carried out by the Anti-Smuggling Department of the Istanbul Police Department in collaboration with the Turkish Police Headquarters and several other units. During the operation, the police identified suspects selling e-cigarettes through social media and the internet, and simultaneously raided 31 addresses across Istanbul. The investigation results revealed that these locations, along with the individuals involved, formed a significant smuggling network.

The suspect who was detained has been released after completing the relevant interrogation procedures.

References:

[1] İstanbul'da Kaçak Elektronik Sigara Operasyonu: 2,437 Cihaz Ele Geçirildi

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[1] Turkish Police seize $120,000 worth of counterfeit e-cigarettes.

[2] Turkey CHP Chairman Özgür Özel Responds to E-cigarette Smuggling

[3] Turkish politician's car caught smuggling e-cigarettes worth $60,000.

[4] Turkish Police Seize 156 Smuggled E-Cigarettes in Samsun Operation

[5] Health Minister Warns Young People About the Dangers of E-Cigarettes

[6] Turkish Police Arrest Suspect for Smuggling 502 Illegal e-Cigarettes

[7] Turkish Police Seize Millions Worth of Illegal E-Cigarettes

[8] E-Cigarettes in Turkey: A Booming Black Market Amid Bans and Raids on Prominent Brands

[9] Teenager Suffers Severe Burns from E-Cigarette Explosion at Bus Stop

[10] Turkish Customs Seize $907,795 Smuggled E-Cigarettes, Including ELFBAR, in Istanbul Port

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