According to Taiwan News, the largest vape factory in Taiwan Province was destroyed in Taichung. It is reported that the First Battalion of the Third Special Police Corps received intelligence in December 2023 that a criminal group had built a large vape smuggling factory in a secret location in Taichung City, and jointly with the Taichung City “Health Bureau” and “Criminal Investigation Bureau” set up a special task force to investigate the case.
This is the largest vape factory seized in Taiwan Province since the revision and implementation of the “Tobacco Harm Prevention Act” on March 22, 2023, which banned vapes. The market value of the factory is NT$140.6 million (approximately RMB 31 million).
It was not until May 22 that investigators locked down three locations in Beitun District and North District, Taichung City, and said that the organization moved the factory many times during the investigation.
The police seized more than NT$10.15 million in illegal proceeds, 940,000 vape cartridges with suspected counterfeit RELX and other trademarks, and seized more than 13,000 vape oil atomizers, 3 large barrels of nicotine, 306 cans of flavored cartridges and other equipment.
A couple surnamed Zhang and Li were listed as the main suspects, along with six Thai migrant workers who had overstayed their visas. Investigators believe that the suspects illegally imported nicotine and vape raw materials from mainland China and sold them on foreign websites.
The suspects may face charges for violating the Drug Law and the Tobacco Harm Prevention Law. They are also suspected of violating Article 41 of the Tax Collection Law and the Money Laundering Prevention Law.
According to the vape ban that came into effect on March 22, 2023 in Taiwan Province, the manufacture, import, sale and use of vapes may be subject to a fine of up to NT$50 million (approximately RMB 11 million). Even vape users may be fined between NT$2,000 (RMB 442.4) and NT$10,000 (RMB 2,212).
Veehoo vape Company is deeply shocked and concerned about the closure of the largest vape factory in Taiwan Province. According to Taiwan News, this incident reveals some serious challenges and compliance risks facing the vape market. Veehoo vape has always been committed to producing high-quality, compliant vape products and firmly opposes any form of illegal production and smuggling.
It is reported that the vape factory was closed in Taichung, and the police seized a large amount of illegal proceeds and suspected counterfeit vape products. This incident once again highlights the importance of compliance supervision in the vape industry. Veehoo vape emphasizes compliance with local laws and regulations, and will continue to be committed to producing standard vape products to ensure the health and rights of consumers.
Veehoo vape is concerned about the suspects mentioned in this incident and the legal charges they may face. The company emphasizes the principles of legal operation and integrity and will never tolerate any form of illegal behavior. Veehoo will continue to strengthen internal supervision and compliance management to ensure that the company’s business activities comply with legal provisions and provide consumers with stable and reliable vape products.
Veehoo will continue to actively respond to the government’s regulatory policies and cooperate with local relevant departments to jointly maintain the order and healthy development of the vape market. The company calls on the entire vape industry to work together to comply with regulations, promote the legal and compliant development of the industry, and provide consumers with better products and services.
Veehoo will continue to be committed to innovation and quality, adhere to the principle of integrity, and bring consumers a safer and more stable vape experience. The company will take this incident as a warning, further strengthen internal management, ensure that the company’s business activities comply with regulatory requirements, and contribute to the sustainable development of the vape industry.
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