British Retail Store Shut Down for Selling Illegal and Counterfeit Products

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Mar.05.2024

British Retail Store Shut Down for Selling Illegal and Counterfeit Products

Illegal and counterfeit cigarette sales lead to closure of a retailer in Basingstoke, UK, prompting crackdown on illegal activities.

According to recent reports from the media, a retail store in Bingley, England has been shut down for selling illegal and counterfeit cigarettes and e-cigarette products.

It is understood that this store was found to be engaged in illegal activities after consecutive investigations by the local tax department and police station. Selling counterfeit and illegal products as a store will severely impact public health and violate laws and regulations.

The seized items included 84 oversized e-cigarettes that did not meet safety standards, 174 e-liquid cartridges exceeding the legal limit of 2 milliliters, and 16 e-cigarettes that violated registered trademarks. Despite being warned about criminal activity in the store, trade standards officials returned to the shop in February 2024 and discovered 31 more e-cigarettes hidden in a modified concealed compartment under the store counter.

In addition, the relevant authorities have made arrangements to address the issues at the store, while also warning other businesses to conduct serious reviews of their product sources and legality to avoid similar problems.

This incident serves as a warning to all businesses that any illegal sales activities will be severely punished by the law. It also reflects that relevant authorities will take stricter measures in cracking down on and preventing counterfeit activities.

References:

[1] Billingham shop shut down for selling illicit vapes and cigs

Also Read:

[1] Calderdale Council Partners with SUEZ UK to Enhance Safe Disposal of Disposables

[2] Closure of Station Express in Teesside due to Illicit Vaping

[3] Illegal and Counterfeit Tobacco Products Seized in Peterborough Raid

[4] 2023 Police Raid Reveals Illegal E-cigarette Trade in Birmingham

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