There is a growing problem in the city
More than £200,000 has been awarded to Nottingham City Council in a bid to quell illegal underage sales on e-cigarettes throughout the city. In a decision published yesterday , up to £236,355 will be used to fund a tobacco control enforcement officer post to work on illegal tobacco control.
The decision noted that the total smoking cost within Nottingham City adds up to £137.17 million. According to a report, the sale of counterfeit and illicit tobacco in Nottingham is "a growing problem." A police officer will also work alongside a Trading Standards enforcement officer. Shops identified as selling illegal tobacco are being visited by Trading Standards and, if counterfeit products are found, they will be seized.The decision noted: "Illegal or counterfeit cigarettes are produced in unknown and unregulated environments with no safety or quality check.
"Shops that are identified as selling counterfeit or illegal tobacco are being visited by Trading Standards and their illegal products will be seized. Further enforcement action will also be considered against these sellers." HMRC estimates 2.5 billion illegal cigarettes and 3,500 tonnes of illegal hand rolling tobacco were consumed in the UK in 2018-19.
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