According to a report from lbbd.gov on June 26th, officials from the Barking and Dagenham Council in the UK seized nearly £20,000 worth of illegal e-cigarette and tobacco products in a two-day operation targeting illegal sales.
On June 13 and 14, officials conducted surprise raids at 10 locations in the city with the assistance of professionally trained tobacco detection dogs in an operation known as "CeCe." Following swift follow-up inspections of these locations, it was discovered that 7 of them were found to have illegal products.
A total of 29,100 illegal tobacco products and 772 large capacity e-cigarettes were seized, with an estimated street value of nearly £20,000. It is reported that the distribution and sale of these prohibited items are linked to organized crime groups, often being imported through seaports and airports.
Next, the city government will have the authority to apply for injunctions and permits for review by the courts to prevent further illegal activities.
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