Alarming Lack of Prosecutions for Underage/Illicit Vape Sales Revealed in New Report

Alarming Lack of Prosecutions for Underage/Illicit Vape Sales Revealed in New Report A forthcoming research report by Arcus Compliance has shed light on the alarming lack of prosecutions for underage and illicit vape sales in major UK cities. The preliminary findings, which cover the period from 2021 to April 2023, indicate a woefully inadequate response …

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New FOI data indicates that ‘thinly spread’ Trading Standards teams mean unscrupulous vape traders are getting off scot-free

New Freedom Of Information (FOI) data indicates that ‘thinly spread’ Trading Standards teams mean unscrupulous vape traders are getting off scot-free. Just two successful prosecutions were made against illicit vape traders across six major UK cities over the past three years. Less than £2,500 in penalties – the maximum for one offender – was issued …

Read moreNew FOI data indicates that ‘thinly spread’ Trading Standards teams mean unscrupulous vape traders are getting off scot-free