A Winnipeg vape business dispute ended in a kidnapping. Experts say the 'grey market' is only growing

A violent kidnapping incident in Winnipeg has highlighted the dangers of the unregulated 'grey market' for vaping products. Experts warn that the lack of formal oversight in this sector is contributing to increased criminal activity.
Why it matters
The growth of grey markets for consumer goods creates significant public safety risks and challenges for law enforcement.
On an October evening in 2024, a delivery driver making a stop at the back of a building on Winnipeg's Nairn Avenue was confronted by…
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