Era of 'criminal enterprise' feared by MPs and campaigners ahead of disposable vapes ban - as it emerged only 80 staff have been recruited to enforce it
April 14, 2025 by dailymail.co.uk
Era of 'criminal enterprise' feared by MPs and campaigners ahead of disposable vapes ban - as it emerged only 80 staff have been recruited to enforce it
MPs and campaigners warned that the lack of new recruits enforcing the disposable vapes ban could fuel criminal activity. Only 80 Trading Standards officers were hired with inadequate funding, risking a rise in the illicit market. Amid concerns, the government faces challenges enforcing the ban on disposable vapes, with insufficient resources allocated. Critics fear the UK could see crime levels similar to Australia due to limited enforcement. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill aims to restrict vaping, increase taxes, and ban advertising, with enforcement delegated across multiple government departments. Concerns persist over the proliferation of illicit vaping products and tobacco, raising worries about organized crime involvement.
11.90% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 7.2 million current smokers in United Kingdom 14.60% of men are current smokers but only 11.20% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
