UK Police Seize £3000 Worth of Illegal E-Cigarettes in Shrewsbury

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Feb.26.2024
UK Police Seize £3000 Worth of Illegal E-Cigarettes in Shrewsbury
British police seize nearly £3000 worth of illegal e-cigarettes in Shrewsbury, warning public of unregulated and harmful substances.

According to a report by the Shropshire Star, British police seized illegally obtained e-cigarettes worth nearly £3000 in a raid at a business in Shrewsbury.

UK Police Seize £3000 Worth of Illegal E-Cigarettes in Shrewsbury

 

The Salisbury police stated that the discovery was made during an operation by trading standards officials in the town center. Authorities posted information about the e-cigarettes on social media, noting that these products are "unregulated and may contain harmful substances.

 

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