Illegal Vapes and Cigarettes Confiscated in Grimsby Raids

In response to the escalating illegal tobacco trade, a combined effort by Humberside Police and Trading Standards officers has seen the confiscation of thousands of unauthorised vapes and cigarettes from Grimsby stores. Wednesday’s operation led to the discovery of concealed supplies hidden in loft spaces and embedded within electrical units, courtesy of the talents of sniffer dog Griff. Highlighting the persistence of the issue, Councillor Ron Shepherd of the North East Lincolnshire Council drew attention to the frequency of these stores recommencing trade. To secure adherence to new regulations which advocate both the ban of single-use vapes and the enforcement of safety standards for tobacco products, these raids serve as ongoing steps in the bid to increase regulation compliance. The information for this article was sourced originally from www.bbc.com and subsequently adapted for The Lincoln Post.