Police Action: Two Shops in Derbyshire Town Sealed for Selling Illegal Tobacco and E-Cigarettes

Sep.17

Police in a small town in Derbyshire, England, seized a large amount of illegal tobacco and e-cigarettes and closed down illegal stores with a market value of thousands of pounds. Police urged the public to report illegal activities.

Key points:

·Police operation: Two shops in a small town in Derbyshire, England, have been shut down for selling illegal tobacco and e-cigarettes.

·Confiscated illegal products included 3,400 cigarettes and 700 grams of tobacco hidden in the ceiling of a shop's toilet, and 1,000 cigarettes in the bedroom of another shop, as well as around 150 non-compliant e-cigarettes found behind a bathroom shelf, and 12 counterfeit Labubu dolls.

·Shop closure and next steps：One of the shops has been closed down, with the illegal items worth thousands of pounds. Police are planning to work with the landlords to prevent similar activities from happening again.

·Health risks and public appeal: Illegal tobacco products may contain harmful substances such as asbestos. Police are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any illegal activities.

2firsts, two stores in a small town in Derbyshire, England were shut down by authorities on September 17, 2025 for selling illegal tobacco and e-cigarettes, according to a report in Derbyshire Times on September 16.

During the operation, police conducted test purchases at a store and subsequently discovered 3,400 cigarettes and 700 grams of tobacco hidden in the ceiling of the store's restroom. In another test purchase at a different store, police found 1,000 cigarettes in an upstairs bedroom and approximately 150 non-compliant e-cigarettes behind a shelf in the bathroom. Additionally, authorities seized 12 counterfeit Labubu dolls.

One shop was closed down after illegal products were seized. The authorities stated that the illegal items were worth thousands of pounds and are planning to work with the landlord to prevent similar activities from happening again.

It has been reported that illegal tobacco products may contain harmful ingredients such as asbestos and other waste, posing a threat to health. The police urge the public to remain vigilant and report any similar illegal activities.

References:

[1] Police seize large quantity of illegal tobacco and vapes from two stores in Derbyshire town – with one being forced to close

Also Read:

[1] Hartlepool Convenience Store has Alcohol License Revoked for Illegally Selling e-Cigarettes and Tobacco to Minors

[2] Approximately $10,000 worth of counterfeit goods, including Labubu and e-cigarettes, were seized in Ley, UK

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