Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan authorities have seized around 7,500 e-cigarettes in a recent bust, as part of a broader crackdown on illegal sales. More than 38,000 e-cigarettes have been destroyed this year alone, underscoring the government's efforts to curb the illicit trade of vaping products.

Kazakh police cracked down on illegal vape trading, seizing 916 vapes worth $20,000. The confiscated products include multiple brands such as "ELFBAR" and "WAKA".

Kazakh police uncover $110,000 worth of illegal e-cigarettes at industrial base in Ekibastuz, with two suspects detained.

Almaty Police Crack Down on Illegal E-cigarette Trade, with 23 cases filed and over 24,300 devices seized.

Approximately 13,000 e-cigarettes were found in a dental clinic in Almaty, Kazakhstan, leading to an illegal trafficking investigation.

Kazakhstan prosecutorial approval triggers rapid pre-trial investigation into illegal e-cigarette import, sales, distribution case.

A local resident in Kazakhstan was arrested for illegally selling e-cigarettes through a Telegram channel, police seized over 1000 items.

Two illegal e-cigarette dealers arrested in northern Kazakhstan for selling products via Telegram, facing up to 50 days in detention.