Two shops shut down for selling illegal tobacco and vapes to kids

Seven Cited for Selling Vapes to Buyers Under 21 in Cherokee

The Cherokee Marshal's Office recently conducted an operation to combat vape sales to minors, resulting in seven businesses being cited.

Two shops shut down for selling illegal tobacco and vapes to kids

Underage teens were seen buying vapes

Two shops closed down for three months over selling illegal tobacco

Both shops had been selling illegal vapes, and supplying vapes to under 18s.

Counterfeit vapes, illegal tobacco and knives seized after police visit shops across Leamington, Warwick and Rugby

Counterfeit vapes, illegal tobacco and knives were recently seized by police from shops across the county – including in Leamington, Warwick and Rugby.

UK Government Cracks Down on Illicit Tobacco and Vapes with £10 Million Enforcement Boost

The UK government has committed £10 million in new funding to help Trading Standards tackle the illegal trade of tobacco and vape products across local communities. Trading Standards to Recruit 80 New Officers The announcement, published on GOV.UK on 23 March 2025, outlines plans to fund an estimated 80 new apprentice enforcement officers over the next year. Target illicit sales of tobacco and vapes Seize non-compliant and untested vape product…