organised crime

Huge illegal vape & tobacco operation uncovered behind Southend shop – businessman found guilty of 43 offences

Friday, 21 November, 2025 News Editor 0

A Southend shop owner has been convicted of 43 offences after Trading Standards officers uncovered a large stash of illegal cigarettes and vapes stored inside […]

Thousands of illegal cigarettes and “dangerous vapes” uncovered in corner shop raids

Thursday, 10 April, 2025 News Editor 0

A major enforcement operation in Southend has uncovered a huge haul of illegal cigarettes, hand-rolling tobacco and non-compliant disposable vapes hidden inside local shops – […]