Tobacco industry2 hrs ago'We've raided this shop many times - we keep finding fake cigarettes'There's been an “explosion” in the sale of illegal tobacco in Scotland, according to Trading Standards.2 hrs ago9 hrs agoThe struggle to shut down the illegal tobacco tradeThere's been an “explosion” in the sale of illegal tobacco in Scotland, according to Trading Standards.9 hrs ago29 Jun 2026British American Tobacco to cut 9,000 jobsThe company had said earlier this year it was planning savings to make it "more digital and AI-focused".29 Jun 202628 Jan 2026Illicit tobacco and vapes worth £150k seizedFour shops are told to close after police find significant quantities of illegal products.28 Jan 202621 Oct 2025Shops using WhatsApp to evade vape raids - councilA Hounslow Council officer says shop owners are using group chats to warn each other of raids.21 Oct 202520 Oct 2025Illegal vapes and cigarettes worth £60,000 seizedPolice say it is part of a wider operation to target money laundering and dismantle criminal groups.20 Oct 20259 Oct 2025Detection dog Rookie sniffs out illegal vapesA large cache of illegal vapes and tobacco are found in secret compartments beneath a hydraulic lift.9 Oct 20258 Oct 2025Vape boss says allowing 'strict' ads would help smokers quitThe British American Tobacco boss calls for more advertising and regulation for the vaping industry.8 Oct 202529 Apr 2025Almost three million illicit cigarettes seized in south ArmaghAround 2.7 million non-UK duty paid cigarettes were discovered during a search in Camlough, near Newry29 Apr 2025...
