FOI request (FOIR-677401512)

Illegal vape seizures

Requested Fri 10 January 2025
Responded Mon 13 January 2025

I would like to request the following information for the period 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2024:

1. How many illegal disposable vapes, e-cigarettes, or e-liquids were seized?

2. How many cases were identified where a business was found to be stocking or in possession of illegal vaping products?

3. How many illegal nicotine pouches were seized?

4. How many fines were issued in total related to the above cases?

5. What is the total monetary value of all fines issued?

Response

Hastings Borough Council holds no information in respect of this request.

The seizing of goods is dealt with by East Sussex County Council Trading Standards, please visit their website for further information:

https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk