“Successful Cooperation Leads to Major Breakthrough in Smuggling Fight: Seizure of Hashish and Arrest of Suspects”
The fight against tobacco smuggling in Armenia has shown positive results. Collaboration between law enforcement agencies led to the detention of individuals involved in smuggling a 332-gram package resembling hashish. Further investigations are underway. NEWS.am provides more details.
“Bulgaria Takes a Stand Against Tobacco Advertising in Election Campaigns: Positive Step or Economic Risk?”
Bulgaria’s Public Chamber condemns tobacco advertising during elections. New law bans ads in electronic/print media and within 300m of gaming centers. Political support is positive, though media outlets worry it will impact revenue. Aim is to combat smoking addiction. #Bulgaria #TobaccoAds
“Malavian Government Sparks Controversy with New Plan to Boost Tobacco Sales: Economic Gain or Health Hazard?”
Malavian government aims to boost the economy and improve health by increasing the sale of tobacco products. Restrictions remain, officials dismissed, and there are hopes to replace tobacco with cash crops. Find out more on NEWS.am.
“Armenian Customs Discovers Illicit Tobacco Shipment Disguised as Apricot Red Ball Product”
The PEC Yerevan’s Customs Service has discovered an illegal case of tobacco transportation in Armenia. Disguised as an “Apricot Red Ball” product, the tobacco was intended for illegal distribution. The recipient remains unknown, and the confiscated tobacco will be destroyed. The seized tobacco resembled cocaine but was actually a type of tobacco called “methamphetamin.” The case has been handed over to the RA Investigative Committee.