Owner Fined and Middlesbrough Store Closed After Illegal Vape Sales
RK News owner Nirjeet Singh engaged in illegal vape trading at the Gilkes Street shop between March and June. Trading Standards Officers from Middlesbrough Council’s...
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The Federal Reserve embraces recent measures against illegal tobacco
Any business or individual found guilty of selling illegal tobacco products will now face fines of up to £10,000. Moreover, Local Authority Trading Standards can...
Illegal vape sales result in closure of West Midlands store
Children were among those purchasing vapes from Stourbridge Mini Market in South Road, as revealed by Dudley Council. The shop has faced a three-month closure...
JTI Test Purchasing Uncovers Ongoing Availability of Illegal Tobacco and Vapes
During our spring operation, we visited a total of 186 stores, and the results were alarming. More than half of these establishments, precisely 96 of...
Since the beginning of 2022, authorities have confiscated a staggering two million illegal vapes.
Illegal Vapes Seizures in 2023 Seven Times Higher Than 2021 In the first four months of 2023, the number of illegal vapes seized exceeded the...
According to JTI, the sale of illegal tobacco and vaping products continues to be widespread.
JTI recently conducted test purchasing in 186 stores across the UK, with startling results. Of the stores tested, 96 were found to be selling a...
HMRC’s plans for harsher penalties on illegal tobacco applauded by ACS.
The HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is currently exploring the possibility of imposing penalties amounting to £10,000 for persistent violators of the law who are...