Law enforcement

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.

Authorities in the Dominican Republic have seized over 4,000 e-cigarettes suspected to contain cannabis oil during an airport inspection. The products, which originated from the United States, are currently under investigation.

A man in Singapore sparked controversy after refusing to let authorities search his home for e-cigarettes without a warrant. The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) later emphasized that enforcement officers have the legal right to conduct such checks without a warrant.

Brazilian police in one state have seized more than 3,000 illegal e-cigarette products worth $85,000, involving brands such as OXBAR and IGNITE. This state ranks second in Brazil for both e-cigarette consumption and seizures.

Brazilian police seized 300 illegal vapes from Paraguay at the border, including products from the "IGNITE" brand.

Berlin Customs has cracked down on e-cigarette smuggling, detaining eight suspects and seizing 400,000 illegal vapes, resulting in a tax loss of €500,000.

Russian police conducted raids in the Kuban region, seizing more than 37,000 packs of untaxed cigarettes and over 1,600 vapes. Criminal charges have been filed, and the investigation is ongoing.

Malaysian police have seized over 900 vape products and 390 bottles of vape e-liquid, suspected to have been smuggled in from Thailand. The case is currently under investigation.