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Turkey’s Mersin Police Seize Over 700,000 Smuggled E-Cigarettes; Suspect Referred to Judiciary

Aug.15
Turkey’s Mersin Police Seize Over 700,000 Smuggled E-Cigarettes; Suspect Referred to Judiciary
Turkish police in Mersin have uncovered a major e-cigarette smuggling case, seizing 701,600 illicit items. The suspect has been detained and investigated, with the case now moving into judicial proceedings.

Key Points:

  • Mersin police intercepted 701,600 smuggled e-cigarettes.
  • The suspect has been detained and placed under legal investigation.
  • The goods were smuggled and had bypassed customs procedures.
  • The case has been referred to the court, and the suspect has been released on bail under legal supervision.

 

 

According to haberler on August 12, police in Mersin Province seized a large batch of e-cigarettes and tobacco products from a vehicle driven by a 44-year-old suspect, license plate number 34 BP 6641.

 

Upon a detailed inspection of the vehicle, officers found 701,600 items that had not undergone customs clearance. The suspect was immediately taken into custody for preliminary questioning.

 

Following police processing, the suspect was referred to the judicial authorities. The case is now in legal proceedings, and the court has granted bail under necessary legal monitoring conditions.

 

This operation underscores Mersin police’s firm resolve in combating the smuggling of prohibited goods and highlights the local enforcement agencies’ strong commitment to safeguarding public safety and market order.

References:
[1] Mersin'de 701 Bin Kaçak Elektronik Sigara ve Tütün 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

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