Alanya Police Seize Illegal Vapes and Smuggled Cigarettes
The Anti-Smuggling Department of the Antalya Provincial Gendarmerie Command in Turkey, in collaboration with the Alanya Regional Gendarmerie Command, conducted a joint operation at the instructions of the Alanya Prosecutor’s Office. They carried out a surprise inspection at a market in the Alanya district, seizing 18 vapes, 250 packs of smuggled cigarettes, and 40 vape heaters. All seized items have been confiscated, and the case is currently under judicial investigation.
Key Points:
- Enforcement Action: The Anti-Smuggling Department of the Antalya Province Gendarmerie Command in Turkey collaborated with local gendarmerie forces to search the market, as instructed by the prosecutor’s office.
- Seized Items: The seized items included 18 vapes, 250 packs of smuggled cigarettes, and 40 vape heaters, all of which have been confiscated.
- Investigation Progress: The case has been referred to judicial authorities for investigation as part of efforts to combat illegal tobacco trade.
Enforcement Action
According to a report by Haberler on August 18, during an operation in the Alanya district of Antalya Province, Turkey, police seized 18 vapes, 250 packs of smuggled cigarettes, and 40 vape heaters.
Seized Items
The Antalya Province Gendarmerie Command conducted the operation at a market under instructions from the Alanya Chief Prosecutor’s Office. The operation was carried out jointly by the Anti-Smuggling Department (KOM) of the Provincial Gendarmerie Command and the Alanya Regional Gendarmerie Command.
All seized products have been confiscated, and a judicial investigation has been initiated.
