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5,600 vape cartridges linked to Pan-Ocean shipment

Maldives Customs seized 5,600 vape cartridges from a sea shipment imported by Pan-Ocean International Pvt Ltd, a company linked to the family of former First Lady Fazna Ahmed. The shipment was declared as 'general cargo'. Customs also seized 1,108 vape cartridges and 27 devices in a separate operation at Male' Commercial Harbour. The seizures are under the Tobacco Control Act ban on vape imports effective 15 December 2024. Importers face fines of MVR 50,000 plus MVR 10,000 per device.

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Maldives Customs seized 5,600 vape cartridges from a sea shipment imported by Pan-Ocean International Pvt Ltd, a company linked to the family of former First Lady Fazna Ahmed. The shipment was declared as 'general cargo'. Customs also seized 1,108 vape cartridges and 27 devices in a separate operation at Male' Commercial Harbour. The seizures are under the Tobacco Control Act ban on vape imports effective 15 December 2024. Importers face fines of MVR 50,000 plus MVR 10,000 per device.

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