Turkey

KT&G announced factory expansion in Turkey with new production equipment to meet global demand, aiming to become a top global brand.

Turkish tax authorities uncover illegal $8.5 million e-cigarette trade, cracking down on underground economy. Minister vows stronger enforcement.

Turkey's Trade Minister Ömer Bolat revealed significant smuggling data for 2024, including seized vehicles, gold, tobacco products, and e-cigarettes.

Turkish authorities recently confiscated 16,500 illegal e-cigarettes and arrested a truck driver suspected of smuggling the products.

The Turkish government is tightening regulations on e-cigarettes, with a new bill proposing severe penalties for sellers, including up to six years in prison for violators.

JTI to invest $40 million in Turkey's Torbalı plant over the next 3 years for production capacity and sustainability.

Turkish police seize illegal e-cigarettes worth 24 million lira at the Edirne border crossing.

Turkish police seize 2,437 e-cigarettes in a large-scale smuggling operation in Istanbul, with 23 suspects detained.