FOI release

Illegal vaping and cigarette product seizures between 2020 - 2024

Case reference FOI2024/01790

Received 25 October 2024

Published 19 November 2024

Request

How many units of e-cigarettes/vaping devices/e-liquid goods were seized in total across the time periods?

How many units of cigarette packs were seized?

The number of identified cases of illegal vaping products being in possession of, stocked, or sold by businesses or individuals

How many (count of) fines or penalties have been issued for being in possession of, stocking, or selling illegal vapes?

What was the value in £ pound sterling of each fine issued by your local authority? How many retailers have been given premises closure orders in relation to illegal vape operations?

Please present this data annually for each of the below periods: 1st January 2024 > 17th October 2024 1st January 2023 > 31st Dec 2023 1st January 2022 > 31st Dec 2022 1st January 2021 > 31st Dec 2021 1st January 2020 > 31st Dec 2020

Response

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