According to a recent report by the Western Telegraph, Lynne Neagle, the Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing in Wales, has announced further investment into tackling the issue of illegal tobacco. Previously, this initiative has led to the seizure of over 840,000 illegal cigarettes and more than 400 kilograms of illegal hand-rolled tobacco in various commercial establishments across Wales.
The enforcement officers of the Welsh Trading Standards Agency will take measures to protect children and adolescents, as well as the growing number of legal age consumers using e-cigarettes, and safeguard legitimate businesses in Wales. They will use shopping tests, sniffer dogs, intelligence gathering, and port inspections to swiftly and effectively remove illegal and potentially hazardous products from the market.
Ms. Nigel stated: "We will not tolerate the illegal sale of e-cigarettes in Wales. This is a complex, large-scale issue that is affecting every community in Wales, and we will provide funding to assist law enforcement officers in preventing the sale of illegal e-cigarette products in Wales."
Judith Parry, Chair of the Welsh Trading Standards Board, has expressed her appreciation for the funding provided by the Welsh government for this project. E-cigarettes were initially seen as a helpful tool for smoking cessation, but unfortunately, we are witnessing the rise of the illegal and disposable e-cigarette market, which is currently a major concern in terms of trade standards.
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