British American Tobacco Berhad

[Hedgehog]

but the contraband stuff is still made by the same manufacturers at the same cost. Will the manufacturers sell their product to illegal channels for a cheaper price than legal channels? of course the retail price is different, but that should have almost nothing to do with the manufacturers, right?

the legal channel retail price is high because of governments' heavy duties.

On the other hand, because of cheap contraband, there will be more people smoking. otherwise, governments no need heavy duties.

Contraband are usually imported from neighbouring states, which may or may not (most likely not) made by the manufacturer's local factory, which in turn will not be reflected in their sales figures.

One thing is for sure, there are more vice. LOL. Do you believe that because of the casinos, etc in Singapore, even with the levy for locals, the gamblers won't go???