According to a report by the BBC on June 12, illegal e-cigarettes and tobacco products worth thousands of pounds were seized in a raid in Derbyshire, England.
The Derbyshire Police Force and the County Council Trading Standards Department carried out a joint operation at an undisclosed store in Long Eaton, where they seized 1060 packets of illegal cigarettes, 1.25 kilograms of illegal tobacco, and 287 illegal e-cigarettes. Officials stated that the confiscated goods were valued at approximately £5800 ($7412.63).
The Derbyshire County Council spokesperson stated:
The incident has been categorised as a 'serious crime'. The sale and use of illegal e-cigarettes and tobacco products may pose significant health risks to the public as they do not meet statutory requirements. In response, the police and trade standards team will continue to work closely together to take measures to combat the illegal tobacco market and ensure the interests and safety of the public.
The maximum penalty for selling illegal tobacco or e-cigarette products is an unlimited fine and up to 10 years in prison.
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