Ukraine Authorities Seize Illegal E-Cigarette Network Worth Millions

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Dec.15.2023
Ukraine Authorities Seize Illegal E-Cigarette Network Worth Millions
Ukraine successfully dismantles illegal e-cigarette sales network worth 10.3 million hryvnia, operated by Odessa resident.

According to recent reports from the Ukrainian State Border Guard Service, a clandestine e-cigarette sales network in Odessa, Ukraine has been successfully dismantled. A total of non-duty marked e-cigarettes and e-liquids valued at 10.3 million hryvnia (approximately 2 million yuan) were seized.

 

According to reports, the leader of this illicit network is a citizen of Odessa, responsible for the production of these alternative tobacco devices and their sales across Ukraine through this network. During the raid on his production facility, over 11,000 so-called e-cigarette vaporizers and 5,500 bottles of e-cigarette flavorings were also discovered.

 

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