Illicit Vapes and E Cigarettes Flood Stores as F.D.A. Struggles to Combat Imports The New York Times Illegal flavored vapeslargely imported and unregulatedremain widely sold across New Jersey through illicit shops tied to broader criminal activity, highlighting weak enforcement and the need for stronger penalties and resources. Illegal Chinese vapes are flooding into the U.S.over $10 billion worth in 2025 alone. These products target our kids, pose cybersecurity risks, and have been linked to cartel money laundering tied to China e cigarette titan behind 'Elf Bar' floods the US with illegal vapes Reuters