Over a Thousand Illegal E-cigarette Products Seized in Merseyside

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Dec.11.2023

Over a Thousand Illegal E-cigarette Products Seized in Merseyside

Over 1,000 illegal e-cigarette products were seized from shops in Merseyside, UK during a joint operation by local police and trading standards.

According to a report by the British media outlet liverpoolecho on December 7th, over a thousand illegal e-cigarette products were discovered in shops in certain areas of Merseyside, England.

In a joint operation, Merseyside Police teamed up with Knowsley Trading Standards to conduct a covert investigation into several shops in Kirkby. During a day-long operation, a total of 1,129 e-cigarette products were seized, which were found to be in violation of Regulation 36 of the 2016 Tobacco and Related Products Regulations.

According to UK law, the nicotine content in disposable e-cigarettes must not exceed 2% (20mg/ml), and their capacity must not exceed 2 milliliters, allowing for approximately 600 puffs.

In addition, these products can only be sold to individuals over the age of 18. Photos released by the police show that the confiscated e-cigarettes were packed in several bags.

References:

[1] More than 1,000 illegal vapes seized after police stings

Also Read:

[1] Truth Behind UK's E-cigarette Craze: What's in Them?

[2] Convenience Store Norton Closed for Selling Illegal Tobacco

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