3 Held in Hyderabad with Vapes, Banned Foreign Cigarettes
The three accused were allegedly found in possession of e-cigarettes, vape liquids and banned foreign cigarettes, which they were selling to customers
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Police apprehended three persons involved in an illegal sale of e-cigarettes and banned foreign cigarettes, officials said.
Acting on credible information, the Task Force team conducted a raid at a shop in Banjara Hills. The three accused were allegedly found in possession of e-cigarettes, vape liquids and banned foreign cigarettes, which they were selling to customers.
Police seized 53 vapes, 10 bottles of liquids and 76 boxes of cigarettes, with the total seized property valued at around Rs 2 lakh.
The accused have been identified as Mohammed Muneer, 26, Abdul Rahman Meehraj, 25, and Mohammed Eyas, 19. According to the police, Muneer and Meehraj were involved in business, while Eyas was a worker. Police said that during questioning, the accused said that they were natives of Kerala and had recently come to Hyderabad.
According to the police, the accused procured cigarettes from Mumbai. The police said the accused were allegedly involved in the illegal sale of both e-cigarettes and banned foreign cigarettes with the intention of making illegal profits.
