Why Maldives Custom rules becomes more stringent to international tourists?

In a decisive move to regulate tobacco and nicotine products more stringently, the Maldives has introduced new customs rules impacting tourists, retailers, and local consumers. Effective from November 2024, these rules end the duty-free allowances on tobacco products, impose stricter limits on imports by tourists, and ban all vaping materials. The updated regulations, led by Commissioner General of Customs Fathimath Dhiyana, are expected to influence the availability and cost of tobacco and nicotine items, reshaping aspects of the tourism industry and the domestic market. READ MORE from Travel and Tour World