Illegal vapes and tobacco seized in Southampton shop raids
Southern Daily Echo
Southampton police and trading standards seized illegal tobacco and vapes during raids on shops suspected of breaching sales regulations.Summary
Police and trading standards teams conducted an intelligence-led operation in Southampton on Tuesday, targeting shops suspected of selling illegal tobacco and vapes. Inspections focused on unlicensed sales, mislabeled goods, and duty-free products sold without proper tax payment. A significant seizure occurred at Portswood Euro Market, where officers removed bags of cigarettes and rolling tobacco with the help of a dog handler. Further inspections on London Road resulted in the seizure of disposable vapes and tobacco. Authorities emphasized the importance of these visits for customer safety and ensuring fair tax collection, urging the public to report any suspected breaches.
(Source：Southern Daily Echo)
