Europe
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German Customs Seize 400,000 Illegal Vapes: A Deep Dive into the Vaping Industry and Its Challenges in Europe
In November 2024, German customs authorities conducted a high-profile operation targeting the illicit trade of vaping products. The operation involved over 500 law enforcement officers and spanned 35 locations across Berlin. The raids uncovered a staggering 400,000 untaxed e-cigarettes, 600 kilograms of waterpipe tobacco, and more than €200,000 in cash.…
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Dutch E-Cigarette Market Imports $155M Amid Regulatory Shifts and Innovation
ERecent data from China’s customs authority shows that Dutch imports of e-cigarettes consistently rank sixth among global destinations. From July to October 2024, the Netherlands imported over $155 million in Chinese e-cigarettes. This stable demand underscores the maturity of the Dutch market and its steady reliance on Chinese products. Tobacco…
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