New Study – Old Problem on Illicit Tobacco Products
A new study by New York University (NYU) found that 15% of 830 packs inspected by the New York City Sheriff’s Department carried either out-of- state, counterfeit New York, or counterfeit out-of-state tax stamps. While this number sounds alarming, it is unfortunately not new news. Even more concerning, the estimate appears rather low. The illicit cigarette trade in New York has escalated ever since lawmakers in Albany and City Hall started using tax policy as a tool to accomp
