Regulatory Actions - US Marshals seized hundreds of thousands of illicit vaping products across the United States [1] - The operation aims to target major distributors and send a message that such activities will not be tolerated [2] Product Origin and Safety Concerns - Many illicit vaping products were smuggled from China, circumventing regulations [1] - These products often contain undisclosed or untested chemicals that do not meet FDA safety standards [1] Industry Focus - The aim is to stop Chinese vapes from "poisoning our Fortune" (implying harming the industry/market) [2]