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Large quantity of vapes hidden in shipment seized by Customs

Customs seized a large quantity of vaping products concealed in potato chip cans and chocolate powder packets at Male' Commercial Harbour. A special operation on Sunday and Monday recovered 1,108 vape cartridges and 27 vaping devices. The case is under investigation. Import of vaping products was banned on December 15, 2024 under the Tobacco Control Act. Fines for importing vaping devices include MVR 50,000 base fine plus MVR 10,000 per device. Customs previously stated fines have exceeded MVR 600 million.

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Customs seized a large quantity of vaping products concealed in potato chip cans and chocolate powder packets at Male' Commercial Harbour. A special operation on Sunday and Monday recovered 1,108 vape cartridges and 27 vaping devices. The case is under investigation. Import of vaping products was banned on December 15, 2024 under the Tobacco Control Act. Fines for importing vaping devices include MVR 50,000 base fine plus MVR 10,000 per device. Customs previously stated fines have exceeded MVR 600 million.

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