Over 12,000 'illegal' vapes seized in city centre
January 30, 2025 by brusselstimes.com
Over 12,000 'illegal' vapes seized in city centre
Over 12,000 illegal e-cigarettes, including banned disposable vapes, were discovered at the Agora Gallery in Brussels by Public Health Ministry inspection services and police. These findings were made during three recent checks under new Tobacco Plan regulations. Products with excessive nicotine levels and smart vapes were seized, with fines up to €8,000 for traffickers. These dangerous products, hidden professionally, pose health risks, especially to minors. Despite prior seizures, illegal items persist, prompting planned future actions for public health protection, according to Public Health Ministry statements.
21.00% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 2.0 million current smokers in Belgium 26.00% of men are current smokers but only 19.90% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR