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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