A total of 46,620 illegal cigarettes and 227 packets of hand-rolling tobacco were seized in Waltham Forest since August 2022, highlighting a significant crackdown on the illegal tobacco trade.
The Waltham Forest Trading Standards team seized unsafe goods, including choking hazard toys and potentially unsafe desk fans, demonstrating the council's commitment to consumer safety.
In the last two years, over 20 shops were found selling age-restricted items to underage customers, showcasing ongoing violations that threaten community safety.
Despite preventing illegal sales, the vast majority of shops in Waltham Forest are compliant with the law, with 118 inspections held since April 2022.
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