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Illegal cigarette factory found in bunker
21 Feb 2020.
An organised crime group involved in the manufacturing of illegal cigarettes and drug trafficking has been caught in Spain, according to a Europol press release.
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| NORTH KOREA |
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Imports go ahead
21 Feb 2020.
Cigarette imports into North Korea continue despite pledges from the country’s leadership to crack down on foreign tobacco products, NK News reported.
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| UNITED STATES |
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Potential coronavirus vaccine?
20 Feb 2020.
Reynolds American is infecting fast-growing tobacco plants with a genetically-modified virus in a bid to develop a potential vaccine for coronavirus, reports Politico.
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| ETHIOPIA |
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Smoking excise bill passed
20 Feb 2020.
A new mixed-excise system on cigarettes in line with WHO recommendations has been passed by the Ethiopian Parliament, reports AllAfrica.
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| FRANCE |
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Popular cigarettes to cost EUR 10 per pack
18 Feb 2020.
The price of one packet of Marlboro cigarettes, the most-sold cigarettes in France, has reached the price threshold of EUR 10 (USD 10.84), reported The Connexion.
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| CHINA |
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Rumours surround link between non-smokers and coronavirus
18 Feb 2020.
An article has been circulating on the Chinese social media platform WeChat, claiming that smokers have been infected by novel coronavirus pneumonia far less than non-smokers, reported China Daily.
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| UNITED KINGDOM |
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STG launches menthol cigarillo
17 Feb 2020.
STG is offering a new menthol flavoured cigarillo as a solution for wholesale clients worried about the menthol cigarette ban, according to Better Wholesaling.
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BAT is looking into cannabis vape flavours
13 Feb 2020.
British American Tobacco (BAT) is looking at introducing CBD (cannabidiol) and cannabis flavourings in its products, itv news reported.
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| TURKEY |
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Contraband tobacco seized
13 Feb 2020.
2.7 tons of contraband tobacco have been seized by Turkish security officials after a tip-off, reports Anadolu Agency.
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| SWEDEN |
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Swedish Match to increase production capacity
13 Feb 2020.
Swedish Match has said it will increase production capacity for its successful tobacco-free nicotine pouches, reports Reuters.
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