Stronger penalties vs cigarette smuggling pushed MANILA, Philippines Not even a P50-million minimum fine and possible jail time of eight to 12 years have deterred cigarette smugglers from plying their trade and depriving government of much-needed tax revenues
As the act states, this was done to: "(a) reduce the appeal of tobacco products to consumers, (b) increase the effectiveness of health warnings on the retail packaging of tobacco products, (c) reduce the ability of the retail packaging of tobacco products to mislead consumers about the harmful effects of smoking or using tobacco products." It's design doing the exact opposite of what it normally does
Conclusion In conclusion, Ireland's position as one of the most expensive places in the world to buy cigarettes is a direct result of the government's comprehensive tobacco control policies
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