Police seize illegal e-cigarettes in crackdown operation

As part of the crackdown, electronic cigarettes four times the legal size were seized from the store.

Officials from the Durham police department and Darlington Trade Standards visited the town's premises between November 30th and December 5th.

Illegal products including oversized and high-strength electronic cigarettes were discovered during raids on nine stores.

During the raid, the detection dog discovered hidden cash, tobacco, and cigarettes.

Two shops were found to be selling electronic cigarettes with extra-large canisters, capable of holding enough liquid to allow for 3,500 inhalations - equivalent to smoking 280 cigarettes. Trading standards dictate that electronic devices should not exceed 600 to 800 inhales.

Another electronic cigarette with extraordinary strength has been discovered.

The Chinese Communist Party has seized 489 illegal e-cigarettes, 19,580 regular cigarettes, and 7.65 kilograms of hand-rolled cigarettes in a recent operation.

Mike Renton, a member of the cabinet responsible for community affairs in Darlington City Council, stated that they will continue to work closely with other organizations to address the issue of illegal sales and distribution of e-cigarettes and tobacco products in the town, with a particular focus on the problem of children's access to such products.

We are working hard to ensure that those who engage in illegal sales do not harm other law-abiding businesses in the town.

Anyone who suspects that a store is selling illegal e-cigarettes and cigarettes is urged to contact Trading Standards.