Officers from the Westwood and Coldhurst policing team seized a large number of illegal disposable vapes.
The team, along with Oldham Trading Standards, visited local shops in the area and caught shop owners selling illicit tobacco and disposable vapes.
During the visit, almost 250 disposable vapes were seized, which have been illegal to sell since June 1, 2025.
Almost, 150 illicit cigarettes and tobacco have also been seized.
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