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 Illegal U.S. vape sales worth at least $2.4 billion in 2024, data shows U.S. officials confiscate over 1.4 million illegal e cigarettes from overseas manufacturers, including the maker of Elf Bars PBS News 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.