The Ministry of Health has instructed the Customs Commissioner General to confiscate and destroy any imported items or equipment intended for tobacco production, and the importation of tobacco rolling papers, filters and rolling machines has been prohibited. Crowds have begun queuing outside tobacco importers' shops in Malé and Hulhumale following publication of the letter.
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In a letter addressed to the Commissioner General of Customs, Fathimath Dhiyana, by the Ministry of Health, instructions were given to confiscate and destroy any items or equipment intended for tobacco production if imported by any entity.
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crowds have begun queuing outside prominent tobacco importers' shops, Root and OCC, located in Malé and Hulhumale.
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