Woman Arrested for Smuggling 341 E-cigarettes in Brazil

Aug.14.2024

Brazilian woman arrested for smuggling 341 e-cigarettes, faces charges as PRF reveals illegal shipment intercepted on highway.

According to a report by nsctotal on August 13, the Brazilian Federal Highway Police (PRF) arrested a woman suspected of smuggling and seized 341 e-cigarettes.

According to the Federal Highway Police (PRF), authorities discovered the batch of goods after intercepting a vehicle. The woman involved has been detained and taken to the Federal Police station, where she will face charges of smuggling. Meanwhile, the e-cigarettes have been handed over to the warehouse of the Federal Revenue Service for processing.

According to the regulations of the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa), e-cigarettes and their related accessories and replacement parts are prohibited products for import. Therefore, carrying these items will result in serious legal consequences.

References:

[1] Como polícia apreendeu 341 cigarros eletrônicos do Paraguai que seriam revendidos em Joinville

Also Read:

[1] Massive Smuggling Bust by BPFron in Brazil "Protector Operation

[2] Brazil Federal Police Arrest Man with Large Amount of Smuggled Goods

[3] Ban on E-Cigarettes Passed in Belém, Brazil State Legislation

[4] Brazil Federal Highway Police Seize 129,000 E-Cigarettes in Vitorino

[5] Brazilian Military Police Seize Illegal E-cigarettes at Bus Station

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