The basement was nearly pitch black, illuminated only by a 'Camel Exotic Blends' sign hung on a wall. In one corner, flies and ticks swarmed around a broken toilet.

Camel Exotic Blends were first introduced in October 1999 with five styles, including Basma, Samsun, Rare, Crema and Twist. Currently, Camel markets more than 11 Exotic Blend styles.

Gardner also allegedly duct-taped the boy's arms to a chair in the dark basement, which contained a broken toilet swarming with flies and no light source except for a "Camel Exotic Blends" light.

RJR introduced "Pleasure to burn" in 1999 with the launch of Camel Exotic Blends, uniquely flavored styles like citrus and mint.

Many of the company's specialty flavored cigarettes were part of its Camel Exotic Blend brands, introduced in 1999 as a super-premium priced product.

‘‘Camel exotic blends are seen as an occasional smoke for an adult smoker,'' Wallace said from her office in Winston-Salem, N.C. ‘‘We do not market any of our products to children.'' ...