Illegal tobacco hurts economy

Illegal tobacco hurts economy

CONSUMER advocacy groups said smuggled cigarettes and vape products were draining billions from government coffers while undermining public health strategies. Despite laws prohibiting sales to minors and regulating packaging and distribution, illegal cigarettes and vapes were easily available from street vendors and online sellers often at a cheaper price. "Cheap illicit cigarettes undermine government strategies like sin taxes, which were desig…

Estes: Even tobacco manufacturers can agree that tobacco policies are sometimes a failure

An outdated federal trade loophole is threatening not only American businesses but also thousands of American jobs and the communities that depend on them. The post Estes: Even tobacco manufacturers can agree that tobacco policies are sometimes a failure first appeared on The Journal Record.

Stoke increases its pressure on illegal sales of vapes and tobacco

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is stepping up its crackdown on underage and illegal vape sales after seizing more than £21,000 of illegal cigarettes, tobacco, and vapes from a Tunstall shop. The seizure from TKT Express on High Street, Tunstall, follows the sale of an illegal vape… This story continues at Stoke increases its pressure on illegal sales of vapes and tobacco Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail