Organised crime gangs using staggering number of UK vape and candy shops as fronts, warns Trading Standards report The Independent H&F shut Hammersmith shop over counterfeit cigarettes and dodgy vapes London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham Shop owner hit with heavy fine after selling vapes to children In August 2025, Wigan Council's Trading Standards team conducted an operation in relation to underage vape sales in Wigan town Little Europe and the Vape Shop in Ely have been ordered to close for three months following a number of complaints and several seizures of illegal tobacco and vapes. More here: https: orlo.uk AVUcu CITMA Where there's smoke Local vape shop's View on the emerging disposable vape black market Midlothian View