Over four million illegal vapes seized at border
January 29, 2024 by bbc.com
Over four million illegal vapes seized at border
The number of illegal vapes seized at the border quadrupled last year as UK authorities wrestle with unlicensed imports amid a surge in youth vaping. More than 4.5m vapes weighing nearly ten tonnes were seized over the last 12 months, four times more than 2022. The figures were released to the BBC after a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. The government is soon to announce new rules for the industry, including a possible ban on disposable vapes.
12.90% 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