Vietnamese authorities have once again taken significant action against the illegal e-cigarette trade. In a coordinated effort, law enforcement agencies in Quang Ninh Province and Hai Phong City have seized 163,410 smuggled e-cigarette products and 9,913 kilograms of accessories.
Details of the Seizure Operation
The Market Management Department of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, along with local law enforcement in Quang Ninh Province and Hai Phong City, conducted a successful joint inspection leading to the substantial seizure of smuggled goods.
A critical part of this operation was the surprise inspection by the Market Management Team No. 5 of Hung Yen Province and the Economic Police Division (PC03) of Hung Yen Provincial Police. This raid targeted a warehouse in Lam Son Village, Thien Lu District, owned by Tran Xuan Ha.
Seized E-Cigarette Products
FLUM PEBBLE 6000
- Quantity: 62,720 devices
- Description: E-cigarette devices with foreign language labels.
MIOU 18000
- Quantity: 17,590 devices
- Description: E-cigarette devices with foreign language labels.
BAR9K
- Quantity: 22,120 devices
- Description: E-cigarette devices with foreign language labels.
LOST MARY
- Quantity: 34,270 devices
- Description: Made in China, labeled with foreign languages.
GEEK BAR
- Quantity: 16,180 devices
- Description: E-cigarette devices with foreign language labels.
LOST VAPE 7500
- Quantity: 10,330 devices
- Description: E-cigarette devices with foreign language labels.
VAPOR STORM
- Quantity: 200 devices
- Description: E-cigarette devices with foreign language labels.
Seized E-Cigarette Accessories
E-Liquid
- Quantity: 286 kilograms
- Description: Labeled and packaged in foreign languages.
Batteries
- Quantity: 2,242 kilograms
- Description: Labeled and packaged in foreign languages.
Plastic Parts
- Quantity: 5,242 kilograms
- Description: Labeled and packaged in foreign languages.
Foam Plastic
- Quantity: 37 kilograms
- Description: Labeled and packaged in foreign languages.
Packaging Materials
- Quantity: 825 kilograms
- Description: Labeled and packaged in foreign languages.
Circuit Boards
- Quantity: 1,281 kilograms
- Description: Labeled and packaged in foreign languages.
Implications of the Seizure
The owner, Tran Xuan Ha, could not provide any invoices, certificates, or documents proving the origin of the seized goods.
The products exhibit clear signs of smuggling, including foreign language labels without accompanying Vietnamese translations, further supporting the preliminary findings of the investigation team.
All seized items have been temporarily held and sealed by authorities. The investigation team continues to verify and ascertain the specifics of the illegal activities involved.
FAQ
What was seized during the operation?
Authorities seized 163,410 smuggled e-cigarette products and 9,913 kilograms of accessories, including devices, e-liquids, batteries, plastic parts, packaging materials, and circuit boards.
Where did the raid take place?
The raid took place at a warehouse in Lam Son Village, Thien Lu District, Hung Yen Province, owned by Tran Xuan Ha.
Why are these products considered smuggled?
The products lacked proper documentation and Vietnamese labels, indicating they were smuggled into the country.
What brands were among the seized items?
The seized items included brands such as FLUM PEBBLE 6000, MIOU 18000, BAR9K, LOST MARY, GEEK BAR, LOST VAPE 7500, and VAPOR STORM.
What will happen to the seized products?
The seized products have been temporarily held and sealed. The investigation team will continue to verify the details and pursue further legal action.
