Thousands of Pounds Worth of Cigarettes and E-Cigarettes Stolen in Somerset

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Jan.17.2024

Thousands of Pounds Worth of Cigarettes and E-Cigarettes Stolen in Somerset

A car repair shop in Curry Rivel, Somerset, was robbed of thousands of pounds worth of cigarettes and e-cigarettes.

According to ITV News report on January 15th, a car repair shop in Curry Rivel, Somerset, England was burglarized at approximately 1:30 am on January 14th. Thousands of pounds worth of cigarettes and e-cigarettes were stolen.

According to surveillance footage, the thief forcefully broke into the store's garage area and proceeded to steal various items including cigarettes and e-cigarettes, with a total value estimated at £8000.

Currently, the Somerset County Police have initiated an investigation into the matter, confirming the theft of goods and stating that an ongoing investigation is underway.

James Duder, the owner of the store, expressed that this was not the first time his shop had been robbed, as a similar incident occurred a year ago. Upon receiving notification from the police, he personally went to the scene and witnessed the forceful break-in, with £8000 worth of goods stolen. This has left him feeling deeply saddened.

References:

[1] Thousands of pounds worth of cigarettes, vapes and scratchcards taken during shop raid

Also Read:

[1] Australia's Strict E-cigarette Regulation: Impact and Concerns

[2] FDA Issues Marketing Denial Order for 22 SMOK E-cigarette Products

[3] Thousands of Pounds Worth of Cigarettes and E-Cigarettes Stolen in Somerset

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