MALÉ, Maldives — In a rare display of swift and coordinated enforcement, authorities have seized more than 73,000 vape devices and related paraphernalia in the weeks since the country enacted one of the region’s toughest anti‑vaping laws. Officials say the crackdown marks a turning point in the nation’s public‑health policy — and signals a broader cultural shift toward protecting young people from emerging nicotine products. The ban, signed by President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu, halts the import of all vaping devices and will prohibit their sale, distribution and use nationwide. The legislation also raises the minimum age for purchasing tobacco products … Continue reading Maldives Steps Up Vape Ban With Unusually Consistent Enforcement