Feds Seize Millions of Illegal Vapes From China

Feds Seize Millions of Illegal Vapes From China

Partnering federal agencies have seized more than 18 million units of illegal electronic nicotine delivery systems, known as e-cigarettes or vapes, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) exclusively told The Epoch Times Tuesday. The vapes were valued at more than $175 million, the agency said, and are part of an initiative called Operation Red Mist, which began in September 2025 and primarily targets maritime cargo shipments originating from C…

Operation Red Mist: CBP, federal partners seize millions of illegal e-cigarettes in maritime cargo

Operation Red Mist: CBP, federal partners seize millions of illegal e-cigarettes in maritime cargo jeffrey.h.quinones Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:01 WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in collaboration with the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, seized more than 18 million units of electronic nicotine delivery systems–commonly known as vapes–valued at over $175 million, as part of a targeted initiative called Opera…