Over 1,100 vape cartridges seized at Malé Commercial Harbour

Maldives Customs Service seized 1,108 vape cartridges and 27 vape devices at Malé Commercial Harbour. The items were concealed inside cans of potato chips and chocolate powder. The seized cartridges are valued at over MVR 380,000 and devices at over MVR 20,000. The case is under investigation. This follows a larger seizure of 10,800 cartridges worth MVR 3.7 million. Import, use, and trade of vaping products are prohibited under the Tobacco Control Act.

Maldives Customs Service seized 1,108 vape cartridges and 27 vape devices at Malé Commercial Harbour. The items were concealed inside cans of potato chips and chocolate powder. The seized cartridges are valued at over MVR 380,000 and devices at over MVR 20,000. The case is under investigation. This follows a larger seizure of 10,800 cartridges worth MVR 3.7 million. Import, use, and trade of vaping products are prohibited under the Tobacco Control Act.

Maldives Customs Service seized 1,108 vape cartridges and 27 vape devices at Malé Commercial Harbour. The items were concealed inside cans of potato chips and chocolate powder. The seized cartridges are valued at over MVR 380,000 and devices at over MVR 20,000. The case is under investigation. This follows a larger seizure of 10,800 cartridges worth MVR 3.7 million. Import, use, and trade of vaping products are prohibited under the Tobacco Control Act.

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