Illegal Tobacco Worth Thousands Seized in Newton Abbot, Devon

Hey, guess what happened in Newton Abbot? Authorities seized illegal stuff from a shop there. Trading Standards and the police worked together on this. They found many illegal cigarettes and tobacco pouches. They also seized some vapes that broke UK rules.

People selling these illegal items could face big trouble. They might have to pay huge fines. Prison time is also a real possibility. Police estimated the seized goods were worth £7,500!

These unregulated goods skip safety checks. Sergeant Downton stressed the positive outcome for safety. We do not know what these goods contain either. Checks are in place to protect consumers.

Inspector Johnson encouraged reporting suspicious activity. He said tips help them disrupt crime. Your information can help a lot. Alex Fry from Trading Standards also spoke.

He said removing illegal tobacco is a big priority. Police and Trading Standards worked well there. Fry said sellers cheat honest businesses. They often sell cheap stuff to kids too. He wants to use tips from the public to fight this.