Vapes And Fake Bags Seized

Thursday, 4th August 2022 at 11:57am

The Kent Online website reports that more than 15,000 cigarettes, illegal vapes and counterfeit bags were among items seized by Trading Standards at stores across Maidstone town centre.

In a joint operation between council officers and police, dozens of plastic bags full of illegal goods were removed from four shops.

A spokesperson said, “Illegal tobacco brings crime into your neighbourhood and is affordable for young people and for those who would otherwise use price as an incentive to quit smoking.

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