Stop Illicit

Committed to curb the use of #Illicit products & spread awareness on the harmful effects of its consumption.

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Awareness is the key to #StopIllicit

To educate retailers & public about the penalties of buying & selling #IllicitCigarettes, @KastamMalaysia started a campaign, raising awareness on "How to identify illegal cigarettes".

Can you guess the #Campaign name?

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#FakeFacts💡

Do you know that @WHO's Protocol to eliminate #IllicitTrade in #Tobacco Products treaty was designed to combat #IllegalTobaccoProducts by controlling supply chain & international cooperation?

It's being signed by representatives of all 6 WHO regions.

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#GlobalFakes~from #SouthAfrica

During a roadblock in King Shaka International Airport's cargo area, #IllegalCigarettes worth R280 000 were found, leaving two suspects handcuffed by @SAPoliceService

Such quick actions by Police are vital to #StopIllicit

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#IllegalTobaccoTrade funds a lot of criminal activities where money is used by organised crime syndicates to venture into other illegal activities such as #prostitution, #terrorism, #gambling & racketeering.

Ultimately, it places everyone in danger.

#DoNotBuyFake to safe lives!

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Criminals wheedle & exploit the unsuspecting consumers to spread their trap of #IllegalCigarettes & gain profits.

Such #cigarettes brought in from multiple entry points & through unchecked passageways are later sold at low costs, #illegally across the country.

#DoNotBuyFake

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As per @WCO_OMD Illicit Trade Report 2012, the #IllicitTobaccoTrade promotes organized crime, helping terrorist groups to generate large sums of profits.

This profit strengthens such groups & leads to rise in criminal activities, besides poses danger to govt & public life.

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#GlobalFakes

Several business entities in #Malaysia have pointed out that #MovementControlOrder has led to rise in #IllicitCigaretteTrade.

People are turning to #IllicitCigarettes due to unavailability, posing great harm to the nation.

#COVID19outbreak

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#DoYouKnow that organized crime groups defraud national, state, & local govt via illegal trade?

Numerous reports have highlighted links between #IllegalTobaccoTrade & organized crime groups. It leads to exploitation of consumers to earn profit & huge #GlobalLoss.

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#DidYouKnow that low production costs & high levels of demand make #IllicitCigarettes one of the world's most trafficked illegal goods?

Public tolerance & acceptance of these cigarettes due to cheap prices help traders in exploiting consumers.

#beresponsabile & do NOT buy Fake!

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Amid #COVIDOutbreak, consumers are being more alert & thus buying masks & sanitizers to #FightCorona

Taking precautions is certainly effective but what about the hidden threat? Illegal #ChineseCigarettes are still a menace & pose huge danger. Time is right for a complete ban!

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Owing to #NationalEmergency situation, Indian Govt has implemented #Lockdownextention until 3rd May to curb #COVID19.

Besides keeping #India under surveillance, govt should regulate #IllegalChineseCigarettes, a major threat to #publichealth.

#BanCarona #ChineseCigarettes

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The #TobaccoInstituteofIndia has repeatedly highlighted the fact that #Punjab has become a #IllegalCigaretteTrade hub.

As per a report by TII, cities like #Ludhiana are fast becoming major hotspots of #IllegalCigarettes market in India.

Alas, the issue still remains ignored!

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#India is 4th largest & fastest-growing #IllegalCigarette market in the world with smuggled ones accounting for a quarter of domestic #cigarette industry.

The severe scenario in northern cities like #Ludhiana & #Jalandhar needs strict regulations.

#PunjabNeedsAttention

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#India is 4th largest & fastest-growing #IllegalCigarette market in the world with smuggled ones accounting for a quarter of domestic #cigarette industry.

The severe scenario in northern cities like #Ludhiana & #Jalandhar needs strict regulations.

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As #CoronaCases touch 6,761 with death toll of 206 in #India, @PunjabGovtIndia has extended the #lockdown up-to 1st May.

To prevent any loopholes that turn situation into calamity, #Punjab should take stringent actions against #IllicitCigaretteTrade.

#PunjabCoronavirusUpdate

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Recently #UttarPradesh & few other states banned #tobacco products fearing that the habit of spitting after its consumption & chewing gums can add to #CoronaSpread.

However, Govts need to also focus on the unregulated #IllicitTobaccoTrade which is more harmful!

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Last year @PunjabDOHFW directed authorities to initiate action against vendors indulging in #illegalcigarettes trade.

Yet #Punjab's illegal market accounts for 20% of the total #IllegalCigarette trade (#Jalandhar & #Ludhiana are major spots).

We ask why?

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The @PunjabDOHFW has been adhering to #COTPA for regulating #cigarettes & other #tobacco products.

Yet the manufacturing of #IllicitCigarettes remains ignored, calling for the immediate surveillance & regulation.

@PunjabGovtIndia

#PunjabNeedsAttention #Jalandhar #Ludhiana

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#WorldHealthDay2020

#COVID19 outbreak has put the world at high risk of fake, illegal & substandard #healthcare products that can badly affect the #consumerhhealth.

Promise yourself not to fall into the trap & become a prey. Join the cause of #StopIllicit.

@Cascadeglobal @WHO

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Sad state of affairs in #Punjab has been underlined in past too.

#TobaccoInstituteOfIndia last year submitted list of outlets selling #IllegalCigarettes across the state, especially in #Jalandhar & #Ludhiana, but it remains ignored

This growing #Pandemic needs urgent #Lockdown!

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#PunjabNeedsAttention to fight #IllicitCigaretteTrade!

Many outlets in cities like #Jalandhar & #Ludhiana are manufacturing #IllegalCigarettes to meet illegitimate desires & support organised crimes.

It's a matter of great concern which if ignored, can become a huge calamity.