This technology could prove helpful in dealing with the contraband problem. Counterfeit occurs when a package of Player's is being copied perfectly and then brought back here. It would be useful for dealing with cases like this. However, according to our estimates, illegal products account for only 1% or 2% of the problem.
If counterfeit cigarettes accounted for 90% of the problem, then I would agree with you that using highly sophisticated technology would be one possible solution. However, as Mr. Kemball said, if the product maker is violating about twenty different laws, he is not likely to incorporate sophisticated technology into his products.
We don't need sophisticated technology to recognize an illegal product in a convenience store. We don't need an expert to tell us a product is illegal.