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[Mid-east, Saudi Arabia, Uae] New GCC tobacco tax could fuel growth of illicit trade

The dilemma facing GCC finance ministers as they deliberate over a 100 percent increase in duty on tobacco products is underlined by a White Paper published yesterday which spotlights growth in illicit trade, beyond the control of police and customs auth
Arab News (sa)
added May 23, 2013 13:42
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[Ireland] Taoiseach conducts formal talks with tobacco indstry

Taoiseach Enda Kenny received a delegation of senior tobacco industry figures in Government Buildings a fortnight ago, the first time any Taoiseach has conducted formal talks with the industry. Mr Kenny was accompanied by ministers Michael Noonan and Al
Irish Times (ie)
added May 23, 2013 03:46
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[New York] Masterminds behind cigarette smuggling ring face charges in court

Basel and Samir Ramadan were arrested last week for running the ring that pulled in more than $22 million in profits over the last 17 months. Only $7.8 million has been accounted for and authorities fear the funds could have been funneled to terrorists.
New York Daily News
added May 23, 2013 03:39
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[Canada] London health unit clamps down on convenience store cigarette marketing campaign

The Middlesex-London Health Unit is throwing the book at local convenience store operators supporting an in-store marketing campaign that goes against the Smoke-Free Ontario Act. The campaign’s focal point is a petition, displayed on an electronic t
Metro (ca)
added May 23, 2013 02:45
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[UK] Business big shot: Sir Ronnie Flanagan ($$)

Sir Ronnie Flanagan, the former chief constable of the Royal Ulster Constabulary and its peacetime reincarnation the Police Service of Northern Ireland, became the latest former senior police officer to advise a big tobacco company with his appointment at
Times Of London (uk)
added May 23, 2013 13:19
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[Mid-east, Uae] New GCC Tobacco Tax Could Fuel Illicit Trade

the White Paper finds no evidence that a one-step, 100% overnight increase in duty on tobacco products will significantly affect consumption levels or smoking propensity. It highlights concern that a sharp increase in cigarette prices will fuel the growth
Emirates News Agency (WAM) (ae)
added May 22, 2013 08:54
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[Mid-east, Uae] New GCC tobacco tax could fuel growth of Illicit trade beyond control of police, customs - White Paper

Dubai Police anti-forgery head warns of knock on effects at border controls, recommends phased-in increase over five years to avoid tax shock ... contact: Tony Lewis / Lindsay Johnston Total Communications
Zawya.com (ae)
added May 22, 2013 07:51
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[Estonia] Quarter of Cigarettes Smoked Are Illegal, Says Tax Authority

The Tax and Customs Board drew attention to an extensive black market for some goods, and pegged the share of illegal smokes at as much as 25 percent.
Estonian Public Broadcasting [Eesti Rahvusringhääling] (ee)
added May 22, 2013 13:12
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[UK] Retailer prosecuted for selling 'cheap white' cigarettes

In the first case of its kind, a UK convenience store owner has been found guilty of selling dangerous ‘cheap white’ cigarettes, following a prosecution by Lincolnshire Trading Standards.
Convenience Store (uk)
added May 22, 2013 12:15
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[Jordan] Customs department foils attempt to smuggle 203,000 cigarette packs

Jordan Customs Department (JCD) staff on Monday foiled an attempt to smuggle 203,000 packs of cigarettes found in six containers.
Jordan Times (jo)
added May 21, 2013 13:24
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