Illegal vapes and tobacco products seized in Aylesbury as part of county-wide enforcement operation
Thousands of pounds worth of illegal vapes, and tobacco products have been seized across Buckinghamshire.
As part of an enforcement operation, the products were seized from multiple locations including Aylesbury.
One arrest was made as part of Operation Machinize, a project to tackle money laundering and criminal use of cash-intensive High Street businesses.
Investigations are ongoing as part of the operation, which saw officers seize illegal vapes, cigarettes and tobacco products.
The investigation saw Thames Valley Police, Buckinghamshire Council, Bucks and Surrey Trading Standards, HMRC, Bucks Fire and Rescue Service and licensing officers work together to crackdown on firms selling illegal goods, while also protecting the public from harmful products and supporting law-abiding businesses.
Buckinghamshire Council’s cabinet member for housing and regulatory services Mark Winn said: “Residents should be able to feel confident that the products being sold in Buckinghamshire are safe and legal.
“Operations like this help protect people from potentially harmful goods, support honest local businesses and make our communities safer.
"The sale of illegal tobacco and vaping products can fund wider criminal activity, undermine responsible retailers and pose serious risks to public health.
"Working closely with our partners, we are taking action to tackle criminality wherever it exists and sending a clear message that illegal activity will not be tolerated in Buckinghamshire."
Residents who suspect a business is selling illegal goods can report it through the Citizens Advice Consumer Service by calling 0808 223 1133.