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[Gibraltar, Spain] New tobacco rules come into force

New measures introduced by Spain to clamp down on low-level cigarette smuggling from Gibraltar came into force this week.
Gibraltar Chronicle (gi)
added Jan 3, 2013 21:23
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Washington State Cigarettes Nearly 40% Counterfeit: Study

With the country’s fourth-highest state cigarette tax, many Washingtonians are getting their smokes across state lines or through smugglers.
National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS)
added Nov 8, 2012 11:44
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[Brunei] Call for tougher laws against illegal tobacco sellers

More than 30 licenced retailers have sent their petition of appeal to the government requesting for stronger enforcement against the influx of illegal cigarette sellers accused of 'stealing' their customers and profits, the Bulletin learnt.
Borneo Bulletin (bn)
added Aug 3, 2012 19:03
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Philip Morris hits at UK over plain packs ($$)

A report commissioned by the maker of Marlboro and Benson & Hedges – seen by the Financial Times – said the DoH’s cornerstone study on plain packaging, failed to provide evidence that it would reduce smoking rates and relied on studies that were “not reli
Financial Times (uk)
added Jun 10, 2012 15:30
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Steady growth for Ethiopian tobacco sector ($$)

The tobacco market in Ethiopia is set for significant growth over the coming years, due to rising incomes and a range of measures designed to reduce the volume of contraband cigarettes being consumed in the country.
Tobacco Journal International
added Jan 3, 2013 04:53
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[Canada] First Nations defend cigarette sales

The Union of Ontario Indians is taking umbrage with what it says an attempt by government and private agencies to “demonize” the legitimate manufacture of cigarettes in First Nations communities.
Thunder Bay (Ont) Chronicle-Journal (ca)
added Aug 16, 2012 22:09
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[Mississippi] Sentencing set in contraband cigarettes case

A man is scheduled for sentencing next week on federal charges related to a scheme to avoid paying taxes on thousands of cartons of cigarettes.
AP - Associated Press
added Jul 8, 2012 12:41
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[Australia] Duty-free cigarettes in crash mode

Duty-free retailers say there will be no point selling cigarettes in airports any more because the federal government's decision to change the duty-free allowance makes them too expensive to stock.
Sydney Morning Herald (au)
added Jun 4, 2012 14:54
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[Algeria, UK] How cigarette smuggling fuels Africa's Islamist violence

Contrabrand tobacco is a $1bn trade in north Africa, run by extremists including Mokhtar Belmokhtar, who masterminded the attack on the Algerian gas plant. The trade is highly profitable – and very low risk
The Guardian (uk)
added Jan 26, 2013 23:55
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[New York] 2 NYers admit guilt in illegal cigarette case

State and federal authorities say two people have pleaded guilty to charges they illegally made cigarettes on an Indian reservation in northern New York. They say 53-year-old Robert Oliver, Sr., of Burke, and 48-year-old Jody Swamp, of Hogansburg, admitt
AP - Associated Press
added Jan 19, 2013 18:14
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