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Scotsman
7 hours ago
- Scotsman
West Lothian police recover more than 11,000 illegal cigarettes after raiding two properties
Police and West Lothian's Trading Standards team have recovered more than 11,000 illegal cigarettes and a quantity of rolling tobacco in raids. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Joint raids took place at two premises in Bathgate and Broxburn on Monday, June 30. A total of 11,560 cigarettes and 14 pouches of rolling tobacco were removed from sale. A vehicle involved was also seized. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A council spokesperson told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) the cigarettes were not for sale in the UK market and no UK duty had been paid on them. They packets also fail to display the mandatory health warnings required by law. Police and Trading Standards officers seized cigarettes and tobacco from two addresses in Bathgate and Broxburn in a raid earlier this week | Police Scotland The spokesperson added: 'Illicit tobacco harms our communities and legitimate businesses face unfair competition being undercut by products aimed at non-UK markets. 'Members of the public who have any concerns around potentially illegal items being sold in their area should please report these directly to Trading Standards. You can do so by filling out an on-line form on the West Lothian Council website or by calling the West Lothian Council Customer Service Centre on 01506 280000.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The raids come within a month of the ban on single use disposable vapes introduced by the UK government on 1 June. The ban on the sale and supply of disposable vapes came into effect on June 1, 2025. It is now illegal for businesses to sell, supply, or offer to sell or supply these products, regardless of whether they contain nicotine. The ban applies to all retailers, including online stores, and to all single-use vapes, including those that don't contain nicotine. Reports are circulating that some stores are still selling the disposable vapes and Trading Standards are investigating. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Contacted by the LDRS a spokesperson for the Trading Standards team in Livingston said: 'Trading Standards officers have been in direct communication with local businesses to make them aware of their responsibilities since the ban on single use vapes was introduced. ' To report issues you can visit the Trading Standards website.
STV News
16 hours ago
- Business
- STV News
Illegal cigarettes and tobacco worth £11,000 seized in raids
Police and West Lothian's Trading Standards team have recovered more than 11,000 illegal cigarettes and a quantity of rolling tobacco in raids on Monday. Joint raids took place on two premises in Bathgate and Broxburn. A total of 11,560 cigarettes and 14 pouches of rolling tobacco were removed from sale. A vehicle involved was also seized. A council spokesperson said the cigarettes were not for sale in the UK market and no UK duty had been paid on them. They packets also fail to display the mandatory health warnings required by law. The spokesperson added: 'Illicit tobacco harms our communities and legitimate businesses face unfair competition being undercut by products aimed at non-UK markets. 'Members of the public who have any concerns around potentially illegal items being sold in their area should please report these directly to Trading Standards. You can do so by filling out an online form on the West Lothian Council website or by calling the West Lothian Council Customer Service Centre on 01506 280000.' The raids come within a month of the ban on single-use disposable vapes introduced by the UK government on June 1. The ban on the sale and supply of disposable vapes came into effect on June 1, 2025. It is now illegal for businesses to sell, supply, or offer to sell or supply these products, regardless of whether they contain nicotine. The ban applies to all retailers, including online stores, and to all single-use vapes, including those that don't contain nicotine. Reports are circulating that some stores are still selling the disposable vapes and Trading Standards are investigating. A spokesperson for the Trading Standards team in Livingston said: 'Trading Standards officers have been in direct communication with local businesses to make them aware of their responsibilities since the ban on single use vapes was introduced. ' You can report issues to Trading Standards here. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Daily Record
a day ago
- Daily Record
West Lothian raids see more than 11,000 illegal cigarettes and tobacco seized
A total of 11,560 cigarettes and 14 pouches of rolling tobacco were removed from sale. A vehicle involved was also seized. Police and West Lothian's Trading Standards team have recovered more than 11,000 illegal cigarettes and a quantity of rolling tobacco in raids.. Joint raids took place on two premises in Bathgate and Broxburn on Monday, June 30. A total of 11,560 cigarettes and 14 pouches of rolling tobacco were removed from sale. A vehicle involved was also seized. A council spokesperson told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) the cigarettes were not for sale in the UK market and no UK duty had been paid on them. They packets also fail to display the mandatory health warnings required by law. The spokesperson added: 'Illicit tobacco harms our communities and legitimate businesses face unfair competition being undercut by products aimed at non-UK markets. 'Members of the public who have any concerns around potentially illegal items being sold in their area should please report these directly to Trading Standards. You can do so by filling out an on-line form on the West Lothian Council website or by calling the West Lothian Council Customer Service Centre on 01506 280000.' The raids come within a month of the ban on single use disposable vapes introduced by the UK government on 1 June. The ban on the sale and supply of disposable vapes came into effect on June 1, 2025. It is now illegal for businesses to sell, supply, or offer to sell or supply these products, regardless of whether they contain nicotine. The ban applies to all retailers, including online stores, and to all single-use vapes, including those that don't contain nicotine. Reports are circulating that some stores are still selling the disposable vapes and Trading Standards are investigating. Contacted by the LDRS a spokesperson for the Trading Standards team in Livingston said: 'Trading Standards officers have been in direct communication with local businesses to make them aware of their responsibilities since the ban on single use vapes was introduced. ' To report issues to Trading Standards, see
Edinburgh Reporter
a day ago
- Business
- Edinburgh Reporter
Illegal cigarettes and tobacco seized in raids
Police and West Lothian's Trading Standards team have recovered more than 11,000 illegal cigarettes and a quantity of rolling tobacco in raids yesterday (Monday 30 June 2025. ) Joint raids took place on two premises in Bathgate and Broxburn. A total of 11,560 cigarettes and 14 pouches of rolling tobacco were removed from sale. A vehicle involved was also seized. A council spokesperson told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) the cigarettes were not for sale in the UK market and no UK duty had been paid on them. The packets also fail to display the mandatory health warnings required by law. The spokesperson added: 'Illicit tobacco harms our communities, and legitimate businesses face unfair competition being undercut by products aimed at non-UK markets. 'Members of the public who have any concerns around potentially illegal items being sold in their area should please report these directly to Trading Standards. You can do so by filling out an on-line form on the West Lothian Council website or by calling the West Lothian Council Customer Service Centre on 01506 280000.' The raids come within a month of the ban on single use disposable vapes introduced by the UK government on 1 June. The ban on the sale and supply of disposable vapes came into effect on June 1, 2025. It is now illegal for businesses to sell, supply, or offer to sell or supply these products, regardless of whether they contain nicotine. The ban applies to all retailers, including online stores, and to all single-use vapes, including those that don't contain nicotine. Reports are circulating that some stores are still selling the disposable vapes and Trading Standards are investigating. Contacted by the LDRS a spokesperson for the Trading Standards team in Livingston said: 'Trading Standards officers have been in direct communication with local businesses to make them aware of their responsibilities since the ban on single use vapes was introduced.' By Stuart Sommerville, Local Democracy Reporter Like this: Like Related
Edinburgh Live
a day ago
- Business
- Edinburgh Live
West Lothian raids see more than 11,000 illegal cigarettes and tobacco seized
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Police and West Lothian's Trading Standards team have recovered more than 11,000 illegal cigarettes and a quantity of rolling tobacco in raids yesterday (Monday). Joint raids took place on two premises in Bathgate and Broxburn. A total of 11,560 cigarettes and 14 pouches of rolling tobacco were removed from sale. A vehicle involved was also seized. A council spokesperson told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) the cigarettes were not for sale in the UK market and no UK duty had been paid on them. They packets also fail to display the mandatory health warnings required by law. The spokesperson added: 'Illicit tobacco harms our communities and legitimate businesses face unfair competition being undercut by products aimed at non-UK markets. "Members of the public who have any concerns around potentially illegal items being sold in their area should please report these directly to Trading Standards. You can do so by filling out an on-line form on the West Lothian Council website or by calling the West Lothian Council Customer Service Centre on 01506 280000.' The raids come within a month of the ban on single use disposable vapes introduced by the UK government on 1 June. The ban on the sale and supply of disposable vapes came into effect on June 1, 2025. It is now illegal for businesses to sell, supply, or offer to sell or supply these products, regardless of whether they contain nicotine. The ban applies to all retailers, including online stores, and to all single-use vapes, including those that don't contain nicotine. Reports are circulating that some stores are still selling the disposable vapes and Trading Standards are investigating. Contacted by the LDRS a spokesperson for the Trading Standards team in Livingston said: 'Trading Standards officers have been in direct communication with local businesses to make them aware of their responsibilities since the ban on single use vapes was introduced. " To report issues to Trading Standards, see
