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Banned E-Cigarettes Worth Rs 25 Lakh Seized in Delhi, One Arrested
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News18•30-09-2026, 16:00
Banned E-Cigarettes Worth Rs 25 Lakh Seized in Delhi, One Arrested
- •Police seized banned nicotine-containing electronic cigarettes valued at approximately Rs 25 lakh in central Delhi.
- •Shahzeb, 28, was arrested during a raid in the Ajmeri Gate area on Tuesday.
- •Authorities recovered 1,200 e-cigarettes of various flavors from three white plastic cartons.
- •A case has been registered, and the accused is being questioned about the source and distribution of the prohibited items.
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Police arrested 28-year-old Shahzeb during a raid in the Ajmeri Gate area after finding him in possession of three white plastic cartons containing 1,200 banned e-cigarettes of different flavours worth around Rs 25 lakh.
A case has been registered in connection with the seizure, and the accused is being questioned regarding the source, procurement, transportation, storage, and intended distribution of the banned items.
No, electronic cigarettes and all Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) are prohibited in India under the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2019, enacted to protect public health.