State charges 12 distributors in largest criminal vape enforcement ever

State police have arrested more than a dozen people in what officials are calling the largest criminal vape enforcement action in New York history.

Dubbed Operation Vapers’ Dozen, the statewide sweep targeted 12 online vape distributors accused of illegally shipping flavored e-cigarettes and other vapor products across New York. Police filed 38 criminal charges, with more expected in the coming days.

“These companies built their business models around breaking New York’s laws and targeting our kids — now, we’re holding them accountable,” Governor Kathy Hochul said…

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