BANGKOK, Oct 9 (TNA) – Thai authorities have launched a crackdown
on banned electronic cigarettes, seizing thousands of items in the past three
weeks.
E-cigarettes have been outlawed in Thailand since 2014 while
many are calling for legalization of the devices.
Police and consumer protection agency on Wednesday told a
press briefing that they launched the latest operation on Saturday at Klongthom
area, during which they arrested 10 people for possessing nearly 600 vaping
devices and 5,000 bottles of e-liquid for sale.
The confiscated items are estimated THB12 million in value.
Since late September, they have raided shops and vendors
illegally selling e-cigarettes at various locations.
E-cigarettes remain subject of debate in Thailand over their
perceived health benefits or harmful side effects. Health activists say vape has lured more
young people into smoking and addiction.(TNA)
