Illegal Tobacco and E-Cigarettes Seized in Yorkshire Raids

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Aug.15.2024

Illegal Tobacco and E-Cigarettes Seized in Yorkshire Raids

Illegal tobacco and e-cigarette products seized from three shops in East Yorkshire, UK, during a raid by trading standards team.

According to a report by the BBC on August 15th, three stores in East Yorkshire, England were found to have over 10,000 illegal tobacco and e-cigarette products.

The Trading Standards team of East Yorkshire Council conducted surprise inspections at shops in Beverley, Hornsea, and Driffield, seizing 6 kilograms of hand-rolling tobacco and a large quantity of illegal e-cigarettes in addition to cigarettes. The confiscated e-cigarettes included several brands such as JNR, WOLF, and ENJOY.

Member of Parliament Leo Hammond stated that illegal tobacco is often linked to wider criminal activities and those purchasing these products are supporting organized crime.

Authorities stated that these surprise inspections were part of the "CeCe Operation," a nationwide initiative aimed at combating illegal tobacco sales and distribution, which took place on July 29th.

Individuals found selling illegal tobacco may face fines of up to £10,000, confiscation of any tobacco products, revocation of tobacco selling privileges, or imprisonment.

References:

[1] Thousands of illicit cigarettes seized

Also Read:

[1] Illegal Cigarettes and E-cigarettes Seized in Hertfordshire Store

[2] Key Findings: Latest Survey on E-cigarette Usage in the UK

[3] E-cigarette Usage in UK Reaches Record High Levels

[4] Two e-cigarette companies fined in Shropshire for sales violations.

[5] The Importance of Properly Disposing of E-Cigarettes in UK

[6] UK Sees Plunge in Disposable Vape Sales: ELFBAR and LOST MARY Prepare Early for Ban

[7] Teenager Steals £4000 E-cigarette in Liverpool Riot, Pleads Guilty

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