Particle.news

Delhi Police Seize 749 E-Cigarettes in Southeast Delhi Bust

Investigators are tracing a suspected syndicate’s supply chain under India’s 2019 e-cigarette ban.

Overview

  • Police intercepted 31-year-old Aman Ansari on a scooty on January 6 and recovered six e-cigarettes from him.
  • Interrogation led officers to a Sant Nagar godown in East of Kailash, where 749 devices, 145 cartridges and 278 filters were seized.
  • The consignment was intended for illegal distribution across Delhi-NCR, according to police.
  • A case was registered under the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2019, following the seizure.
  • Investigators are pursuing other network members and sources after the accused, a Taimoor Nagar resident with no prior record, allegedly outlined his distributor role and typical prices of Rs 3,000–4,000 per unit.