Law enforcement
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Brazil Federal Highway Police Seize 129,000 E-Cigarettes in Vitorino
Brazilian federal highway police seized 129,000 e-cigarettes in Vitorino, Parana state, marking the largest smuggling case in 2024.
Regulations
Jul.25
![Major Police Operation in Istanbul Leads to Seizure of Contraband](https://static.2firsts.com/uploads/20240724/86bb2a33341354953d6b7eeb03161ab6.jpg?x-oss-process=style/origin)
Major Police Operation in Istanbul Leads to Seizure of Contraband
Police in Istanbul conducted a large-scale operation, seizing 5.22 tons of smuggled tobacco, 2000 liters of alcohol, and more.
Jul.24
![Police Raid Uncovers Massive Illegal E-Cigarette Stash in Thailand](https://static.2firsts.com/uploads/20240723/b56d1af053b9a3f1cecb788e28acae7a.jpg?x-oss-process=style/origin)
Police Raid Uncovers Massive Illegal E-Cigarette Stash in Thailand
Thai police raided a warehouse in Lat Krabang, seizing over 60,000 illegal e-cigarettes worth $137,828. Two suspects were arrested.
Jul.23
![Brazilian Military Police Seize Illegal E-cigarettes at Bus Station](https://static.2firsts.com/uploads/20240723/8883ee22e8351dcfa5ff15daf19b5902.jpeg?x-oss-process=style/origin)
Brazilian Military Police Seize Illegal E-cigarettes at Bus Station
Brazilian authorities seized a shipment of e-cigarettes at a bus station in Bahia, destined for Jaguaquara, without proper documentation.
Jul.23
![BIR Chief Personally Seized FLAVA E-cigarette Vending Machine, Encouraging Public Reporting](https://static.2firsts.com/uploads/20240719/16a7fe15e40db07b0d7720dcaabaa41e.jpg?x-oss-process=style/origin)
BIR Chief Personally Seized FLAVA E-cigarette Vending Machine, Encouraging Public Reporting
BIR chief personally seizes FLAVA e-cigarette vending machine, raising concerns about illegal products sold near children's facilities.
Regulations
Jul.19
![Kazakhstan Bans E-cigarette Sales and Imposes Criminal Penalties](https://static.2firsts.com/uploads/20240719/e267b519f9fd5449f9aa673ab6085bd2.jpeg?x-oss-process=style/origin)
Kazakhstan Bans E-cigarette Sales and Imposes Criminal Penalties
Kazakh police seize 8,000 e-cigarettes in Almaty, cracking down on illegal sales of banned products under new law.
Jul.19
![Illegal E-cigarette and Counterfeit Cigarettes Seized in Worcester Store](https://static.2firsts.com/uploads/20240719/6a890f0d54856880bc712752129f3a07.png?x-oss-process=style/origin)
Illegal E-cigarette and Counterfeit Cigarettes Seized in Worcester Store
Illegal e-cigarettes and counterfeit cigarettes worth £8,500 were seized in a joint operation in Malvern, Worcestershire on Wednesday.
Jul.18
![Illegal Sale of THC E-Cigarette Pods in Georgetown, Massachusetts](https://static.2firsts.com/uploads/20240717/57718a37b8cc67238b5137267c00abc6.webp?x-oss-process=style/origin)
Illegal Sale of THC E-Cigarette Pods in Georgetown, Massachusetts
Georgetown Police Department partners with Massachusetts tax officials, busting illegal THC e-cigarette sales at local store.
Jul.17
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