Authorities levy MVR 150,000 in vape fines in Aug

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Authorities levied MVR 150,000 in fines in August under the ban on vaping devices and e-cigarettes in the Maldives. Maldives introduced amendments to the Tobacco Control Act in December 2024, prohibiting the import, sale, free distribution, and use of vaping devices and e-cigarettes in the country. In a statement on Monday, the police said they recorded 11 incidents related to vapes and