What can be done Smuggled cigarettes often lead to more smoking among young people, experts say. That's because contraband cigarettes introduce young smokers to popular foreign brands at prices they can usually afford. Rob Cunningham, a Canadian expert on cigarette smuggling, said countries can initiate actions to reduce the flow of contraband cigarettes.
Place limits on how much travelers can bring in.
Ban mail-order sales. Insure that the cigarette industry has incentives to help control smuggling. Punish smuggling with significant monetary penalties and prison time. Give law enforcement authorities resources to investigate and enforce. Lobby neighboring countries to keep cigarette prices in line with yours.