Police help to seize thousands of pounds worth of illegal cigarettes and vapes from shop in Derbyshire town
Illegal cigarettes and vapes were among the items seized from a shop in a Derbyshire town.
Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Team officers assisted Derbyshire Trading Standards this week, after a local shop was reported to be selling illegal tobacco and vaping products.
An SNT spokesperson said: “Illegal tobacco can include counterfeit tobacco products that are a “serious risk to health”, as some products have been found to contain harmful elements – including things such as asbestos, weed killer, mould and even faeces.
“In carrying out the operation the following products were seized: 3,000 illegal cigarettes, 50 illegal tobacco pouches (50g) and 49 non-compliant vapes – with a total retail value of £2,500.”