Illegal vapes and cigarettes seized from three shops

ILLEGAL vapes and cigarettes were seized today during an operation between Dudley Police and Trading Standards.

Officers from Sedgley Borough Policing Team executed warrants at two shops in Coseley and one shop in Compton, Wolverhampton, this morning (Tuesday 23 July).

Illegal vapes and tobacco were seized from all three stores and investigations are now ongoing with Trading Standards in Dudley and Wolverhampton.

(Image: West Midlands Police)

West Midlands Police said they are working with Trading Standards to identify shops in the area that are selling counterfeit goods and are taking action to disrupt and stop their illegal activity.

Similar raids were recently carried out in Walsall, Halesowen and Sandwell.

A West Midlands Police spokesman said: “Disposable vapes must have a tank capacity of no more than 2ml and no more than 650 puffs.

“Anything over 650 puffs is likely to contain more than the legal volume limit and therefore should not be on sale.

“If you have information about illegal vapes or tobacco for sale, call Trading Standards on 08082 231133.”