Seizing £20,000 worth of vapes and more

Our Trading Standards team have been busy responding to resident's concerns. They visited a shop with Blackburn and Darwen Police recently and took away stock estimated to be worth around £20,000. The police also seized vapes containing cannabis. Three people were arrested and remain under investigation. We ask businesses in Blackburn with Darwen to always trade fairly and legally and source their stock from legitimate, well-known suppliers. If they have any queries with regards to the legality of any products that they intend to stock, our Trading Standards team can advise businesses for free on this matter. Should residents become aware of illicit products being made available in our borough, they can report it online at: https://keep-it-out.co.uk, or call Citizens advice, for free on 0808 223 1133.