The Maldives government has tightened customs regulations on the import of tobacco products. Now tourists are allowed to bring one pack of cigarettes and only one pack of cigarettes to the islands. This was reported by ATOR.
The new restrictions came into force on November 7. Foreigners will be able to import up to 19 cigarettes or tobacco sticks duty-free; Everything else will be confiscated by customs. It will be possible to receive the confiscated items upon departure from the country by submitting a declaration to the customs office before check-in for the flight.
In addition, the authorities of the island state increased import duties on cigarettes, heated tobacco products and tobacco sticks by 50% plus 8 Maldivian rupees (about 50 rubles) per unit. This is how the Maldives fight against smoking.
A little later, in the Maldives from 15 November will enter Import of all electronic cigarette materials, including parts for the assembly of electronic cigarettes, is prohibited.
Previously in Russia wanted Ban a number of electronic cigarette ingredients.