Calls for Govt Tobacco Taskforce to Combat Growing Black Market

Retail NZ wants 'rigorous crackdown' by government on illicit tobacco

In a report released today, Retail NZ, which represents shop owners, called on a "immediate and rigourous crackdown on illicit tobacco".

Calls for Govt tobacco taskforce to combat growing black market

Retail NZ warns “time is running out” to address the growth of the illicit tobacco market as it urges the Government to establish a new taskforce to improve...

Gainsborough shop ordered to close in crackdown on illegal tobacco sales

Four shops, including one in Gainsborough, have been ordered to close after Lincolnshire Trading Standards caught them selling illegal tobacco products.

Shops shut over illegal tobacco

Four retail premises across Lincolnshire have been closed following enforcement action over the sale of illegal tobacco and vape products. Closure orders were issued by Lincoln Magistrates’ Court for two shops in Boston—The Fruit Shop on High Street and Market Azadi on West Street—after Trading Standards officers, working with neighbourhood police, carried out inspections.