New report exposes the “Dark Underworld” of illegal tobacco trade in Canada, France, the Philippines and the United Kingdom
New report exposes the “Dark Underworld” of illegal tobacco trade in Canada, France, the Philippines and the United Kingdom
Buying illegal tobacco products is in danger of becoming normalized, with 43% of adult smokers surveyed comfortable buying cigarettes, even if they know they are produced or sold illegally.
Governments’ inability to collect tax revenue due to the illegal tobacco trade is a significant issue for 88% of respondents.
Around half of the respondents cite illegal tobacco trade as being a threat to their country.
61% of respondents do not believe that the sale of illegal tobacco is a victimless crime.