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Illegal vapes down the drain


Illicit vapes and tobacco were found hidden in a working drain by Darlington Trading Standards

Richard Young

Posted 16 July 2024 | JoTS Online


Content Tags:  Updates|Vapes|North East


UPDATES: Illegal cigarettes, tobacco and vapes hidden inside a working drain were uncovered during Operation CeCe, prompting Darlington Trading Standards to highlight the health risks and criminality associated with buying illicit products.

The discovery of illegal cigarettes, tobacco and vapes in a working drain has prompted Darlington Borough Council Trading Standards to urge the public to think about the health and hygiene implications of purchasing illicit goods.

On a coordinated day of action last week as part of Operation CeCe – a National Trading Standards and HMRC initiative to tackle illegal tobacco – Officers from ...

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