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Police in UK Lincolnshire shut down 68 illegal tobacco shops

Feb.21
Police in UK Lincolnshire shut down 68 illegal tobacco shops
Lincolnshire police shut down 68 shops selling illegal e-cigarettes and cigarettes, seizing over 670,000 illegal cigarettes and 17,000 e-cigarettes.

According to a report by BBC on February 18th, 2024, police in Lincolnshire, England shut down 68 shops selling illegal e-cigarettes and cigarettes.


In this crackdown operation, over 670,000 illegal cigarettes, 17,000 illegal e-cigarettes, and 370 kilograms of tobacco were seized.


According to data, the amount of illegal tobacco in 2024 has increased by 150% compared to 2023. Police point out that these illegal activities not only harm the interests of legal businesses but also fund more criminal activities, monopolize commercial street space, and squeeze out legal small businesses.


References:
[1] Crackdown on fake vapes sees 68 shops shut down
Also Read:
[1] Mini-supermarket in Wrexham closed for illegal cigarette sales
[2] UK Wholesale Retailers Prepare for Disposable E-Cigarette Ban Compliance
[3] Illegal Sale of High Nicotine Pouches Raises Concern in UK
[4] Rising Trend of Dual Use of Traditional Cigarettes and E-cigarettes in UK

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