FDA, CPB Nab Illegal E-Cigarettes Worth M

The headquarters of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seen in Silver Spring, Maryland

Step into the world of subterfuge, intrigue, and a whole lot of vapor. It’s a riveting tale, not from the pages of a John le Carré novel, but straight from the nation's customs and health services. The unsung heroes at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently landed a big one, making waves in the often obscured world of e-cigarettes.

In a thrilling operation worthy of a Hollywood spotlight, FDA and CPB managed to seize a whopping $18 million worth of illegal e-cigarettes. If that doesn't give you an idea of the scale of this underground industry, then picture this: 18 million greenbacks could get you 72 brand new, sparkling Tesla Model 3s! But instead, this colossal sum was tied up in products, whose usage has raised public health concerns worldwide.