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Half a million pounds worth of illegal vapes seized from Blackburn wholesaler

Kiran Paul
By Kiran Paul

March 23, 2024

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Councillor Jim Smith with the seized vapes (Photo: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council)

Over 40,000 illegal vapes with a street value of £420,000 have been seized by trading standards officers, supported by police, in Blackburn.

The vapes, destined for the shop shelf were found at a wholesaler in the Whitebirk area of Blackburn in November last year.

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has on Wednesday confirmed that it will always explore all avenues to punish offenders, even using the Proceeds of Crime provisions to claw back money gained illegally.

“Selling illegal vapes is a serious offence, and offenders can face unlimited fines or up to two years in prison if they don’t comply. The sale of illegal vapes undermines retailers who are doing their best to comply with the law,” Cllr Jim Smith, executive member for environment at the council, said.

Kiran Paul
By Kiran Paul
With a background that spans both the agility of startup environments and the established presence of Asian Media Group, Kiran tries to bring a well-rounded perspective to his work. His career as a journalist began at a dynamic news startup, where he honed his reporting and storytelling skills for five years, gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced and evolving media landscape. Since 2018, he has been contributing to Asian Trader, where a standout feature of his work has been his in-depth interviews with award-winning retailers, which he transforms into insightful profiles that appear in each issue. Since 2021, he has also been at the helm of the sister title, Vape Business.

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