All Illicit Vapes articles
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NewsOver 1.3m illegal vapes seized by UK councils in 2025
More than 1.3 million illegal vapes, e-liquids and e-cigarettes were seized by UK councils in 2025, with Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council confiscating the highest number at nearly 292,000 products
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NewsDisposable vape ban fuels black market, study finds
Research from Haypp has revealed that 35% of vapers have purchased disposable vapes since the ban was introduced in June 2025, with convenience stores identified as the primary source for illicit products
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NewsOne-third of vapers still using disposables despite ban
More than one-third of adults who vape are still using disposable products a year after they were banned, according to new research highlighting concerns over illegal sales and loophole products
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NewsVape retailer issues response to call for indoor vaping ban in Scotland
Vape retailer VPZ has responded to a recent call for a indoor vaping ban from a minister
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NewsKent operation seizes illegal tobacco and leads to arrest
A multi-agency enforcement operation targeting shops, vape stores and other businesses in Medway has resulted in one arrest, the seizure of nearly 2kg of tobacco and 7,849 cigarettes, and the removal of four illegal items from sale
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NewsHigh street crime unit created to tackle ‘dodgy shops’
A new multi-agency task force backed by £30m in government funding will target serious organised crime gangs operating through illicit shops on UK high streets over the next three years
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NewsAlmost £18k worth of illicit tobacco and vapes seized in multi-agency operation in Hampshire
A joint partnership in Hampshire last week resulted in a huge haul of illicit tobacco and vape goods
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News‘The illicit trade is getting worse’ - BAT’s commercial director on the UK’s tobacco market
BAT’s commercial director Tolga Kilic issues a stark warning on the illicit tobacco trade
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NewsEastbourne store’s licence revoked after thousands of illegal vapes uncovered
A convenience store in Eastbourne has seen its licence revoked after 1,000s of illegal vapes were found hidden there
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NewsRead reaction to a shocking university study on youth vaping in schools
Stirling University has issued startling new research on nicotine use among the very young
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NewsNew study reveals UK hotspots for failed underage vape sale tests
New data suggests where the sale of vapes to minors is highest in the UK
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NewsThree Liverpool stores closed for selling illicit tobacco
Three convenience stores in Liverpool have been forced to close for three months after being found involved in the sale of illicit cigarettes and tobacco, with one store receiving an extended six-month closure order.
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NewsVape industry welcomes report to tackle organised crime on the high street
The IBVTA has welcomed a new report published this week on organised crime
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NewsVPZ warns vape tax risks pushing ex-smokers back to tobacco
New survey hints many vapers could easily return to smoking post-price rise for e-liquids
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NewsBusiness costs and rising crime top of agenda for new ACS chief executive
New ACS chief executive Ed Woodall has outlined his priorities for the trade body as the convenience sector faces mounting challenges including rising costs, crime and rogue traders
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NewsTrade bodies react to BBC investigation into UK stores selling illegal drugs
Trade bodies respond to BBC investigation uncovering cannabis, cocaine and more being sold in convenience stores
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NewsIllegal vape seizures in Kent topped 170k in 2025
Kent was the county with the third highest illegal vape seizures last year
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NewsOver 200,000 illegal cigarettes seized in multi-agency operation in Cheshire
Multiple raids in Northwhich have uncovered stores selling illicit tobacco
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NewsHMRC urges UK businesses to apply now for Vaping Products Duty
Businesses in the vaping industry can now apply for duty and stamp scheme approvals
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NewsVaping industry responds to Which? investigation into underage sales in Lambeth
Consumer group Which? recently conducted age-check tests in London’s Lambeth