Why combating tobacco smuggling is a priority

(Disponible en anglais seulement.)

Presents figures highlighting the serious effects of tobacco smuggling - around 21% of all tobacco smoked in the United Kingdom is smuggled into the country. Urges the UK government to set out comprehensive measures and clear targets for border protection and enforcement, and to support negotiations, currently underway, for a strong international treaty to tackle cigarette smuggling.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.a1933

Comment: To date, the Canadian government's response to tobacco smuggling has been weak. Is it not time to act?