Illicit Cigarette Sales Rise in Europe, Utilizing Tech

Imagine sneaky sellers are using new tricks to sell cigarettes without paying taxes.

These sellers are using things like social media and even drones to get cigarettes to people.

This is happening in Europe, and it's causing a problem because governments and big tobacco companies are losing money.

A recent study shows the illegal cigarette market is growing because of higher taxes on cigarettes.

Some people think this is because of the price increase, but other groups suggest that high taxes actually help people and the government.

The sellers have also changed how they get the cigarettes, moving production closer to where they're sold, and delivering them more often in smaller batches to avoid getting caught.