Denis Efimov, senior regional director for combating illegal trade, reportedly said that tobacco trafficking is a major global issue that is even more alarming than other illicit trades.
01 · THE DISPATCH
In a statement published on social media, Denis Efimov, senior regional director for combating illegal trade, described tobacco as a 'big global problem' and said the issue is 'even more frightening' when considering the scale of illicit tobacco trafficking. The remark comes amid ongoing international efforts to curb illegal trade in various commodities. No further details or context were provided by the source.
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