Successful Operation: Crackdown on Illegal E-Cigarettes in Blackburn

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Nov.03.2023
Successful Operation: Crackdown on Illegal E-Cigarettes in Blackburn
Illegal e-cigarette trade in Blackburn significantly reduced as police seize over £100,000 worth of products and £20,000 in cash.

According to the Lancashire Telegraph on November 2nd, the police in Blackburn, UK, in collaboration with the Trading Standards Bureau, have seized over £100,000 worth of illegal e-cigarettes and approximately £20,000 in cash, leading to a significant reduction in the supply of illegal products throughout the city.

 

In the latest crackdown, police in Blackburn have seized illegal e-cigarettes worth over £100,000. Community police officers in Blackburn worked in collaboration with the Trading Standards Agency, uncovering approximately £20,000 in cash.

 

The police discovered over 10,000 e-cigarettes in six vehicles. According to the authorities, this seizure has significantly reduced the illegal supply of products in the city of Blackburn.

 

A police spokesman has stated that "These illicit e-cigarettes are not only harmful to health, but they also pose a risk of criminal exploitation to children. The various flavors of these e-cigarettes are attractive to children and could serve as a gateway to their exploitation.

 

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