Over 22,000 Vape Cartridges Seized in Five Days

Maldives Customs Service seized 15,601 vape cartridges at Male’ Commercial Harbor on June 18, the largest since the vape import ban took effect November 15, 2024. Over five days, three operations confiscated 22,309 cartridges. The ban, effective December 2024 under the Tobacco Control Act amendment, prohibits import, sale, and use of vaping products. Authorities are investigating, and an extensive black market is alleged.

Maldives Customs Service seized 15,601 vape cartridges at Male’ Commercial Harbor on June 18, the largest since the vape import ban took effect November 15, 2024. Over five days, three operations confiscated 22,309 cartridges. The ban, effective December 2024 under the Tobacco Control Act amendment, prohibits import, sale, and use of vaping products. Authorities are investigating, and an extensive black market is alleged.

Maldives Customs Service seized 15,601 vape cartridges at Male’ Commercial Harbor on June 18, the largest since the vape import ban took effect November 15, 2024. Over five days, three operations confiscated 22,309 cartridges. The ban, effective December 2024 under the Tobacco Control Act amendment, prohibits import, sale, and use of vaping products. Authorities are investigating, and an extensive black market is alleged.

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