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Three Held in Hyderabad Over Vapes, Banned Foreign Cigarettes
Police in Hyderabad detained three people over the alleged sale of vapes and banned foreign cigarettes.
Officers said they acted after receiving information about the activity.
They raided a shop called Smokers.in in Srinagar Colony.
Police said they found 53 vapes, 10 bottles of liquid and 76 boxes of cigarettes.
The seized products were estimated to be worth about Rs 2 lakh.
The people were identified as Mohammed Muneer, Abdul Rahman Meehraj and Mohammed Eyas.
Police said Muneer and Meehraj ran the business while Eyas worked there.
Police also said the three had recently come to Hyderabad from Kerala.
The cigarettes were reportedly obtained from Mumbai and sold for illegal profits.
Hyderabad Police apprehended three people allegedly selling e-cigarettes and banned foreign cigarettes.
A Task Force team and Banjara Hills Police raided the Smokers.in shop in Srinagar Colony.
Police seized 53 vapes, 10 bottles of liquids and 76 boxes of cigarettes.
The seized products were valued at approximately Rs 2 lakh.
The accused were identified as Mohammed Muneer, Abdul Rahman Meehraj and Mohammed Eyas, all reportedly from Kerala.
- Who
- The Commissioner’s Task Force, Jubilee Hills Zone, and Banjara Hills Police apprehended Mohammed Muneer, Abdul Rahman Meehraj and Mohammed Eyas.
- What
- The three were allegedly selling e-cigarettes, vape liquids and banned foreign cigarettes.
- Where
- At the Smokers.in shop in Srinagar Colony, Hyderabad; the operation involved Banjara Hills Police.
- When
- The articles do not specify when the raid occurred.
- Why
- Police said they acted on credible information about the alleged sales, which were reportedly intended to generate illegal profits.
Key facts
- Location
- Smokers.in, Srinagar Colony, Hyderabad
- Authorities
- Commissioner’s Task Force, Jubilee Hills Zone, and Banjara Hills Police
- Vapes seized
- 53
- Vape liquids seized
- 10 bottles
- Cigarette boxes seized
- 76
- Estimated value
- Approximately Rs 2 lakh
- Accused
- Mohammed Muneer, Abdul Rahman Meehraj and Mohammed Eyas
Sources
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