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In Denbighshire, England, authorities have discovered 29 stores illegally selling e-cigarettes over the past two years, but none have resulted in prosecution cases.
Parliament stated that the illegal e-cigarette recycling fees are supported by project funding and do not increase local expenses.
Industry report reveals the widespread proliferation of illegal e-cigarettes in the UK, posing a threat to public health.
According to a report by Dailypost on April 14th, the Trading Standards Authority of Denbighshire County Council in Wales has seized illegal e-cigarette products from 29 shops in the past two years. However, despite the seizure of these products, no businesses have been prosecuted as a result.
According to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, the Denbighshire County Trading Standards visited 59 stores in 2023 and found that 15 shops were selling illegal e-cigarette products. In 2024, they visited 30 stores, and found 14 of them were also selling illegal products. The FOI request revealed that Denbighshire County did not take any legal action against these businesses.
The Denbighshire County Council stated that the specific value of the seized illegal e-cigarette products cannot be estimated due to the varying types, brands, and models of e-cigarettes.
Regarding the cost of dealing with these illegal products, the council pointed out that "for Denbighshire County Council, there are no direct costs as the recycling fees are coordinated through project funding from other departments.
In February 2025, a report led by industry experts (Riot Labs) revealed that in 2024, two illegal e-cigarettes were seized every minute in the UK, resulting in the removal of nearly £9 million worth of illegal products from the streets.
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