More than 6,000 illegal and oversized vapes have been seized in Staffordshire by Trading Standards.

Officers from Staffordshire County Council made the discovery when a van travelling on the M6 motorway between Stafford and Manchester was stopped by Staffordshire Police on Sunday 21 May.

Officers from Trading Standards responded to the intelligence report and seized the items worth an estimated £72,000. The items have been confiscated and an investigation will follow. 

Trading Standards Team Leader Laura Burgess with seized vapes (Staffordshire County Council).

Victoria Wilson, cabinet member responsible for Trading Standards at Staffordshire County Council said: "This was a significant seizure and it's great to get these products off the streets.

"Illegal vapes come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and more worryingly is that the products are becoming more popular with children, with increasing numbers trying them. 

"Our officers are working closely with the Police to tackle the issue and remove illegal products from the marketplace."

Over the last 12 months, Trading Standards officers in Staffordshire have seized over 9,400 illegal vapes with a street value of £113,000.

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