FI15259

Request

How many units of e-cigarettes/vaping devices/e-liquid goods were seized in total across the time periods?

How many units of cigarette packs were seized?

The number of identified cases of illegal vaping products being in possession of, stocked, or sold by businesses or individuals How many (count of) fines or penalties have been issued for being in possession of, stocking, or selling illegal vapes?

What was the value in £ pound sterling of each fine issued by your local authority?

How many retailers have been given premises closure orders in relation to illegal vape operations? 

Please present this data annually for each of the below periods: 

  • 1st January 2024 > 17th October 2024
  • 1st January 2023 > 31st Dec 2023
  • 1st January 2022 > 31st Dec 2022
  • 1st January 2021 > 31st Dec 2021
  • 1st January 2020 > 31st Dec 2020

Response

Dover District Council does not hold the information you are seeking. The trading standards authority within our District is Kent County Council, who should be able to assist you and can be contacted at the following address: freedomofinformation@kent.gov.uk.