In a series of coordinated efforts across the UK, law enforcement agencies have cracked down on illegal substance and product operations, leading to multiple arrests and seizures. In West Sussex, two men were jailed following the discovery of over 1,000 cannabis plants in an industrial unit. Similarly, in Shropshire, three men were charged after police found more than 400 cannabis plants. Another operation in Kidderminster resulted in the arrest of a 31-year-old man for possession with intent to supply cannabis, with a cannabis farm in another location being valued at more than £360,000. Additionally, a significant crackdown on illegal vaping products has been reported, with more than 400 illegal vapes seized in Fleetwood after a shop sold to an underage girl, and thousands of illegal cigarettes and vapes worth £12,500 seized in another operation. One shop was forced to shut for three weeks for selling illegal vapes. Concerns have been raised about vape shops selling toys alongside their products, highlighting the issue of these shops potentially targeting younger demographics. The FDA has been urged to take action against the influx of illegal flavored vaping products from China, which are being marketed to children.
Three men have been charged after more than 400 cannabis plants were uncovered by police in Shifnal, Shropshire. Footage from West Mercia police shows the moment they made the discovery👇 https://t.co/WbcaJQl8Bw https://t.co/TVeHbi6bdz
Shop forced to shut for three weeks for selling illegal vapes https://t.co/tiZ2hZNJwp
Flavored vaping products are not authorized by the FDA, yet tens of millions of these illegal products have flooded our country from China and are being marketed to children. The @FDA has the ability to pull these illegal vapes off the shelves now. It must. https://t.co/ws085Qq3Vd
Officers from our NCFT and Wyre Forest SNT yesterday (Thursday 11 April) executed a warrant at a tobacco store in Kidderminster. A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis. Full story ➡️ https://t.co/MyoFJAoLem https://t.co/UgeyofNRcg
Thousands of illegal cigarettes and vapes worth £12,500 are seized https://t.co/4cTqEPQr4h
Illegal vapes seized after shop IN #Fleetwood caught selling to underage girl https://t.co/BWptZd9iQ7
Officers in the Neighbourhoods team conducted a warrant early this morning in the E16 area. A cannabis factory was found and as individual has been arrested for cultivation of cannabis. Enquiries are ongoing.#MylocalMet https://t.co/MFC9jEYeMh
More than 400 illegal vapes have been seized in Fleetwood after a shop was caught selling to an underage girl. https://t.co/YJp1A8uVB5
Three men have been arrested after police uncovered a cannabis farm with an estimated street value of more than £360,000. https://t.co/HGaxrbF5ue
Concern over vape shops which also sell toys https://t.co/IlwxU09FiN
Concern over vape shops which also sell toys - full story ⬇️ https://t.co/6X9Pk7opDv
Two men have been jailed after police seized more than 1,000 cannabis plants from an industrial unit in West Sussex. Tap below to read more: https://t.co/XaNMAIsI4Y
Thousands of illegal vapes and cigarettes seized in Weymouth. ➡️ https://t.co/2TXJ1glqPz https://t.co/whBdDkE0fH
Illegal vape shops closed after public tip-offs https://t.co/jXgPQiPBp1
Vapes being sold on TikTok Shop 'to under 18s' disguised as stationery https://t.co/RBYOEMKNSP