Are Organised Crime Rings Behind Illegal Vape Shops?

Are organised crime rings behind illegal vape shops?

Frontline trading standards officers have told Channel 4 News they have received complaints of children being given vapes in exchange for sexual favours.

Nine out of 10 retailers asked for illicit tobacco and vapes weekly

Almost nine out of 10 convenience retailers are regularly asked by customers if they stock illicit nicotine products

Nine out of 10 retailers asked for illicit nicotine products every week

Almost 90% of UK retailers are regularly asked by customers if they stock illicit nicotine products, says new research from tobacco manufacturer Philip Morris. Its nationwide survey of 200 UK convenience store managers found more than two-thirds (68%) are asked for illicit vapes or cigarettes… This story continues at Nine out of 10 retailers asked for illicit nicotine products every week Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail

88% OF RETAILERS ARE ASKED FOR ILLICIT NICOTINE PRODUCTS EVERY WEEK

New research from Philip Morris Limited (PML), the UK and Ireland affiliate of Philip Morris International (PMI), reveals that almost 90% of retailers are regularly asked by customers if they stock illicit nicotine products, demonstrating widespread demand for illicit products in communities across the UK.