Feds Seize Millions of Illegal Vapes From China

Federal agencies have partnered since September 2025 to target illegal e-cigarettes originating from China.

Federal agencies have partnered to stem the flow of illegal vape products from entering American communities. Operation Red Mist has yielded more than 18 million units of illegal vape products worth more than $175 million. U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Partnering federal agencies have seized more than 18 million units of illegal electronic nicotine delivery systems, known as e-cigarettes or vapes, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) exclusively told The Epoch Times Tuesday.

The vapes were valued at more than $175 million, the agency said, and are part of an initiative called Operation Red Mist, which began in September 2025 and primarily targets maritime cargo shipments originating from China.