In a series of coordinated efforts across different regions, authorities have cracked down on illegal tobacco and vape products, resulting in significant seizures and shutdowns. Nearly 600 packs of illegal tobacco and £9,000 worth of vapes were confiscated in Nelson following public tip-offs. In a related action, a Warwickshire vape shop owner was sentenced for selling "potentially dangerous" fake Skittles and Ribena vapes. Additionally, eight shops were closed in a city-wide operation targeting thousands of illegal vapes. In New York City, a new initiative has led to the eviction of 75 illegal weed stores, with landlords facing $10,000 fines for renting to these establishments. This comes after the passage of Local Law 107, aimed at holding landlords accountable. Furthermore, NYC's 'cannabis cops' have raided and shuttered two illegal pot shops in Queens, seizing cannabis 'disguised as children's sweets' from a 'suspicious' vehicle.
Cleveland Police seized fake cigarettes and other tobacco products from the shop in Billingham. https://t.co/83uMX5k4eE
Warwickshire vape shop owner sentenced over fake Skittles and Ribena vapes Click image for more: https://t.co/NeTUIqSXmY
NYC ‘cannabis cops’ raid and shutter two illegal pot shops in Queens https://t.co/lsTxua33NX https://t.co/3IN6Vthpq5
Great to learn my @NYCCouncil legislation (Local Law 107) passed last year to hold landlords financially liable for renting to illegal weed shops is working. https://t.co/k0GpZkiaKg
NYC landlords facing $10K fines move to evict 75 illegal weed stores: ‘Finally opened their eyes’ https://t.co/C8EdfsMY8W https://t.co/ZafLERZyvT
NYC landlords facing $10K fines move to evict 75 illegal weed stores: ���Finally opened their eyes’ https://t.co/BJruGOSijk https://t.co/GXXFFnTEw8
Warwickshire vape shop owner sentenced over fake Skittles and Ribena vapes Click image for more: https://t.co/DUoB3H4WYU
Eight shops have been shut down and thousands of illegal vapes have seized as part of a city-wide crackdown https://t.co/64LMnc4BrX
Man sentenced over fake Skittles and Ribena vapes https://t.co/lpfR23EhkA
Cannabis 'disguised as children's sweets' snatched by police from 'suspicious' vehicle https://t.co/ZDNSoq0VfO
Nearly 600 packs of illegal tobacco and £9,000 worth of vapes have been seized in Nelson following tip-offs. https://t.co/udfFv0NeRp
"Potentially dangerous" vapes seized in shop raids https://t.co/MssCMCvqBb