Crackdown on Illegal E-cigarette Sales in Lincolnshire Stores

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Jul.03.2024

Crackdown on Illegal E-cigarette Sales in Lincolnshire Stores

Seven stores in Lincolnshire, UK have been closed in a crackdown on illegal e-cigarette sales, approved by the court last week.

According to a report by Lincsonline on July 2nd, the Trading Standards Lincolnshire and Lincolnshire Police have closed down seven stores to crackdown on the illegal sale of e-cigarettes.

These actions were approved last week by the Lincoln Court in accordance with the 2014 Anti-social Behavior, Crime and Policing Act.

During a six-month period, the Trading Standards Agency and local police conducted undercover operations to gather evidence on seven shops: Mr Chippy (137 High Street), High Street Vapes (390 High Street), Top Mini Market (380 High Street), Universal Vape (373 High Street), Vape Center (374 High Street), Portland Vapes (11 Portland Street), and Kikush (371 High Street).

The department head Andy Wright stated that...

We have found that stores selling illegal cigarettes and e-cigarettes in areas where the public perceives a high crime rate is no coincidence, leaving residents feeling particularly vulnerable. This situation is not unique to Lincoln, as almost every town in Lincolnshire has similar issues. These are not stores that have selling cigarettes or e-cigarettes as a "side business", but rather are specifically supplying illegal goods. The stores are operated by criminals and criminal organizations within the county.

These shops have posted large signs prohibiting non-essential personnel from entering.

The closure order is valid for three months, prohibiting any transactions at the location and giving authorities the power to prosecute anyone found to be in violation of these terms.

The lockdown order may be further extended to ensure long-term protection for local residents and businesses from criminals taking advantage of vulnerable areas.

References:

[1] Lincolnshire Trading Standards and police collaboration on illegal goods leads to closure orders for seven Lincoln shops

Also Read:

[1] Seven Shops in Lincolnshire Closed for Illegal Tobacco Sales

[2] Illegal E-Cigarettes Seized in Lincolnshire Shops with High Nicotine

[3] Statistics Show Northeast Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire's Smoking Rates

[4] Concerns Raised Over Licensing of E-cigarette and Tobacco Shops

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