A Shipment of Vape Liquids Worth More Than 1 Million Rubles Was Transported From Russia to Belarus Using Invalid Documents

Reform.news Editorial Team · 23 October 2026, 12:06

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Vitsyebsk customs officers have discovered more than 29,000 units of e-cigarette liquids being transported from Russia using invalid documents. According to the State Customs Committee of Belarus, the shipment was valued at more than 1 million rubles.

The cargo was in an Iveco vehicle that customs officers stopped during special operations on the M-1 highway in Dubrouna District. An inspection revealed that the Russian company listed as the seller in the shipping documents had not sent the liquids to the Belarusian recipient or issued the accompanying documents.

Vitsyebsk Customs has initiated administrative proceedings under Article 13.12 of the Code of Administrative Offences. The article provides for a fine of up to 50% of the value of the items involved in the offence.