Nicotine, Tobacco, and Illicit Markets

China police solve counterfeit cigarette case. Nearly two in three cigarettes sold in Malaysia are now smuggled.

Dark side of Canada contraband tobacco is a danger-filled docudrama. Calgary man charged after over million illegal smokes seized.

UK pair jailed for killing man who stole cigarettes.

One in four Greek cigarettes is contraband.

Three states join New York City suit against USPS over foreign cigarette shipments. Appeals court upholds ruling against UPS for shipping illegal untaxed cigarettes. Governor Cuomo aims to crack down on illegal cigarette retailers. Brooklyn Zombieland bodega shut down by sheriff. Notorious Brooklyn deli closed by sheriff for non-payment of tobacco fines.

Virginia cigarette smuggler fined $20,000.

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