Gov't bans sale and importation of tobacco

The government has banned the sale and importation of tobacco and it related products as the country forges its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to the government gazette the importation or sale of tobacco or its related products has been prohibited during the state of public emergency. 

Accordingly the person who contravenes this imposed regulation will be committing an offence as per the gazette announcement. 

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