Northern Ireland faces legal confusion over UK and EU tobacco laws. A UK generational smoking ban and proposed EU excise hikes risk encouraging smuggling through the region. Critics warn of serious consequences, including illicit trade and organised crime, if legislators in London and Brussels fail to address the legal contradictions.
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