Wigan Police Seize £19,000 Worth of Illegal Tobacco Products

Oct.12.2024

Wigan Today reports a recent raid in Wigan seized illegal tobacco and e-cigarette products worth £19,000, emphasizing public safety concerns.

According to a report from Wigan Today on October 11th, England's Wigan recently conducted a raid targeting illegal sales of e-cigarettes and tobacco, seizing illegal tobacco and e-cigarette products worth £19,000.

Manchester police have also seized a vehicle related to illegal sales activities. Dane Anderton, head of policing, crime, and civil emergencies at Wigan Council, stated that the seizure of these illegal items is crucial for ensuring the safety of residents, especially young people.

References:

[1] £19,000 worth of illegal goods seized in Wigan raids

Also Read:

[1] Teenage e-cigarette use rises in England: Calls for detectors.

[2] Thousands of Illegal Cigarettes and E-cigarettes Seized in England

[3] Five Stores in Newcastle, England Facing Prosecution for Selling Tobacco and E-Cigarettes to Minors

[4] Study Finds Alarming Presence of Synthetic Drugs in UK Schools

[5] Authorities in England crack down on counterfeit e-cigarette and tobacco.

[6] Over 250k Worth of Illegal Tobacco Seized in Walsall

[7] Staffordshire County Council Seizes Over £50,000 Illegal Tobacco Products

[8] Illegal Tobacco and E-Cigarette Seizure in Stoke-on-Trent by Police

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