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Police Crack Down on E-Cigarette and Cigarette Smuggling

9/1/2025

Summary

Story summary

Police in Kathmandu arrested three individuals for smuggling 3,800 e-cigarettes from China, stored in a local residence. They will be sent to the Department of Revenue Investigation.
In Manipur, authorities seized 40 cartons of undocumented Myanmar cigarettes valued at Rs 20 lakh and arrested the driver.

History

Historical Context

In 2019, the Nepalese government banned the import of e-cigarettes, aiming to curb rising health concerns linked to vaping. Following this, the Department of Revenue Investigation reported a 30% increase in smuggling cases involving tobacco products. The recent arrests in Kathmandu and Manipur highlight ongoing challenges in enforcing these regulations against illegal imports from China and Myanmar. This trend underscores the need for stronger border controls and public health initiatives to combat illicit tobacco trade and protect consumer health.

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Story summary

Police in Kathmandu arrested three individuals for smuggling 3,800 e-cigarettes from China, stored in a local residence. They will be sent to the Department of Revenue Investigation.
In Manipur, authorities seized 40 cartons of undocumented Myanmar cigarettes valued at Rs 20 lakh and arrested the driver.

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