More than £37,000 worth of illegal vapes and cigarettes have been seized after reports of sales to children, some as young as 12, and the supply of over-strength vapes in Darlington.
The first day of action in a joint operation between Durham Constabulary and Darlington Borough Council took place on Friday, January 13. Stores including Puff Puff Vape in the Cornmill Centre; Brinkburn Stores, in Brinkburn Road; Food Plus, in North Road and Neasham Road Mini Market, all had illegal stock seized.
Illegal cigarettes were also found in one of the premises. In total, more than £37,000 worth of illegal vapes and cigarettes were seized from these four traders removing them from sale.
