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E-cigarette consignment impounded  

A CONSIGNMENT of electronic cigarettes has been confiscated from a store in Manama. It is believed more such cigarettes have been smuggled into the country and more raids are expected. The cigarettes were being sold illegally at the store, despite directives that they be sold only at pharmacies, said sources.

"The raid was conducted by a team from the Industry and Commerce Ministry in co-operation with officials of the Health Ministry." they said.

"It was carried out after a tip-off from a member of the public when he saw cigarettes being sold at the store."

It is understood that around 24 of the cigarettes were seized.

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