Smuggling also allows the tobacco industry to make the argument for lower taxes in legal markets. That keeps the price down and consumption up so they can sell more cigarettes. Mr Bates said the solution to the problem was not to reduce taxes, but to step moves to catch and penalise smugglers. Raising taxes on tobacco is extremely important. It is one of the most tried and trusted methods for successfully reducing smoking.
People say enough is enough and give up or never start.
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