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Derbyshire Trading Standards Agency Busts Store Selling Illegal Tobacco

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May.30.2024
Derbyshire Trading Standards Agency Busts Store Selling Illegal Tobacco
Police in Derbyshire discovered illegal tobacco and e-cigarette products in a store, with a total retail value of £2500.

According to a report by Derbyshiretimes on May 29th, a store in Derbyshire, England, was found selling illegal tobacco and e-cigarette products by the Trading Standards authority.

 

In this operation, the police seized a total of 3,000 illegal cigarettes, 50 illegal tobacco pouches (50 grams), and 49 non-compliant e-cigarettes, with a total retail value of £2,500.

 

References:
[1] Police help to seize thousands of pounds worth of illegal cigarettes and vapes from shop in Derbyshire town
Also Read:
[1] Over 1.5 Million Illegal E-cigarettes Confiscated in UK in 2023, Airports & Seaports Becoming Major Locations
[2] Large-scale Illegal Disposable E-cigarettes Seized by UK Local Gov
[3] Four Stores in Lincolnshire Closed for Illegal Cigarette Sales
[4] Recycling e-cigarettes: Aberdeen Council introduces special disposal bins
[5] Joint Operation by UK Authorities Uncovers Thousands of Illegal E-cigarettes
[6] Walsall Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Tobacco Sales Operation
#Europe#Open system e-cigarettes#Regulation#England

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