Vape sales persist in Perlis despite ban, products worth RM315,900 seized
Federal police Internal Security and Public Order Department director Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim said the Integrated Operation Op Taring Alpha 3 was conducted together with the Kangar Municipal Council (MPK) in the district.
He said the raid followed intelligence and public complaints over the illegal sale of e-cigarettes in the state.
"The first raid was carried out in Kampung Baru, Kangar, where 2,083 units of devices and electronic cigarette liquids of various brands worth RM104,150 were seized.
"The second raid in Kampung Padang Behor, Kangar, resulted in the seizure of 4,235 units of devices and electronic cigarette liquids of various brands worth RM211,750," he said in a statement.
Azmi said the total number of items seized was 6,318 units valued at RM315,900.
"MPK issued offence notices and compound offers to the premises caretakers for violations under the Local Government Act 1976.
"All the seized items were believed to be intended for sale despite the Perlis government having enforced a ban on the sale of electronic cigarettes and vape liquids since Aug 1," he said.
He added that the operation was carried out under the "reform" approach, a collaboration of expertise across various agencies to maximise enforcement effectiveness.
"Police together with related agencies will continue to conduct operations periodically to curb the sale of illegal vape and safeguard community wellbeing," he said.
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