A Person Was Arrested With A Stock Of An E Cigarettes For The First Time In Sri Lanka

Excise Department Officials have arrested a person with a stock of E -Cigarettes(Electronic Cigarettes) for the  first time in Sri Lanka at Paliyagoda area (Western Province) today(13).

The estimated value of the stock of E Cigarettes taken into custody in possession of the suspect is around Rs.800,000 it has been revealed.The arrest was made after investigating on an advertisement appeared in the internet .

An electronic cigarette or e-cigarette is a handheld electronic device that tries to create the feeling of tobacco smoking. It works by heating a liquid to generate an aerosol, commonly called a "vapor", that the user inhales. Using e-cigarettes is sometimes called vaping. The liquid in the e-cigarette, called e-liquid,is usually made of nicotine, propylene glycol, glycerine, and flavorings.Not all e-liquids contain nicotine.

The health risks of e-cigarettes are uncertain, Their long-term health effects are not known. When used by non-smokers, e-cigarettes can lead to nicotine addiction, and there is concern that children could start smoking after using e-cigarettes.  Adverse effects include throat and mouth irritation, vomiting, nausea, and coughing have been reported.