# NO IFS NO BUTTS > United Against Illegal Tobacco and Vapes ## Posts - [Illegal Vape and Tobacco Crackdown Continues in Wrexham as More Shops Shut Down](https://noifs-nobutts.co.uk/illegal-vape-and-tobacco-crackdown-continues-in-wrexham-as-more-shops-shut-down/): As part of ongoing efforts to tackle the illegal tobacco and vape trade in Wales, two more premises in Wrexham have been closed by Trading Standards following the discovery of illicit products. This latest enforcement action took place in Llay, where Llay Mini Market and M & B Barber, both operating from Corwena Stores on Shones Lane, were found to be selling illegal tobacco and vapes. Thousands of Products Seized Acting on intelligence and community concerns, Trading Standards officers, supported by North Wales Police, visited the premises on May 12 to serve court papers. During the visit, they seized: These… - [1.2 Million Illegal Vapes Seized in England – Wales Tackles the Same Growing Problem](https://noifs-nobutts.co.uk/1-2-million-illegal-vapes-seized-in-england-wales-tackles-the-same-growing-problem/): Illegal vape sales are a growing threat across the UK, and Wales is no exception. New figures from National Trading Standards reveal that nearly 1.2 million illegal vapes were seized in England in the last year alone – a 59% increase from the previous year. These products are flooding the market, targeting children, harming public health, and funding organised crime. While these figures highlight the scale of the problem in England, the issue is just as urgent here in Wales. 10% of Wales’ tobacco market is illegal, and unregulated vapes are becoming increasingly common. Together, we must act to protect… - [Illegal Tobacco and Vapes: Cardiff Shops Ordered to Shut Down](https://noifs-nobutts.co.uk/illegal-tobacco-and-vapes-cardiff-shops-ordered-to-shut-down/): At No Ifs No Butts, tackling illegal tobacco and vapes isn’t just a bold step – it’s the heart of what we do every single day. Recent action in Cardiff demonstrates the power of collective efforts to safeguard public health and protect our communities. Two shops on Clifton Street – Vape Mini Market and Best One Vape – have been ordered to shut for three months following investigations by Shared Regulatory Services (SRS). Cardiff Magistrates’ Court imposed anti-social behaviour closure orders on November 22 and 26, effectively stopping the sale of illegal tobacco and vapes at these premises. This decisive… - [Half a million illegal cigarettes seized in Wrexham and Flintshire in joint operation](https://noifs-nobutts.co.uk/half-a-million-illegal-cigarettes-seized-wrexham-flintshire/): A joint operation to disrupt against illegal tobacco sales took place in Wrexham and Flintshire last week that saw more than 500,000 cigarettes and quantities of illegal vapes being seized. - [Crackdown on Criminals Selling Illegal Tobacco to Children in Wales](https://noifs-nobutts.co.uk/crackdown-on-criminals-selling-illegal-tobacco-to-children-in-wales/): A national campaign to stop criminals offering children illegal tobacco has been launched after a new survey revealed over a third of children that smoke in Wales had been approached by sellers. - [Billy the dog sniffs out a quarter of a million illegal cigarettes](https://noifs-nobutts.co.uk/billy-the-dog/): More than 250,000 illegal cigarettes and 20Kg of illegal rolling tobacco (enough for 20,000 roll ups) were sniffed out and seized last month. - [Shop Receives Closure Order Following Sale of Illegal Tobacco and Vapes to Children](https://noifs-nobutts.co.uk/sale-of-illegal-tobacco-and-vapes-to-children/): Zany shop located on Commercial Street in Aberdare was forced to close for three-month following a hearing at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates court. - [Trading Standards Wales: Age Matters](https://noifs-nobutts.co.uk/trading-standards-wales-age-matters/): Trading Standard Wales warns that children accessing age restricted goods can lead to involvement with more serious issues; it is no longer simply about accessing a cigarette and the health implications that follow. - [National Campaign Helps School to Safeguard Against Illegal Tobacco](https://noifs-nobutts.co.uk/national-campaign-helps-school-to-safeguard-against-illegal-tobacco/): A national campaign has been launched to raise awareness about illegal tobacco in Wales and is offering free resources to help Welsh schools. The campaign has been spearheaded by the tobacco control organisation ASH Cymru, in partnership with the Welsh Government and Trading Standards Wales. - [From Rescue Dog to ‘Crime Fighting Sniffer Dog’](https://noifs-nobutts.co.uk/from-rescue-dog-to-crime-fighting-sniffer-dog/): As the illegal tobacco landscape evolves, illegal traders find new and often bizarre ways to conceal illegal hauls. To ensure that detection dogs are equipped to sniff past sophisticated means of concealment, they are selected and trained by specialist dog handlers. But how are they selected? And how are they trained? In this case study we sit with Collin Singer, Managing Director of Wagtail, an international award-winning organisation which specialises in detection dogs and handler training. Wagtail has assisted in over 180 illegal tobacco disruptions under Operation CeCe, a UK-wide Trading Standards and HMRC initiative to tackle illegal tobacco market.… - [Forces Unite to Tackle Illegal Tobacco in Wales](https://noifs-nobutts.co.uk/forces-unite-to-tackle-illegal-tobacco-in-wales/): Police forces throughout Wales have joined together in multi-agency drive to help tackle the illegal tobacco market. The initiative has been spearheaded by the Welsh Government, who have advocated a whole-system approach to disrupting illegal tobacco in Wales. - [Trading Standards Wales seize over 3 million fags in the last 12 months](https://noifs-nobutts.co.uk/3-million-fags-seized-in-12-months/): Yesterday marked national No Smoking Day, a day when there is a national focus on smoking, the harms that it causes, how to quit and the work that is being done behind the scenes to reduce the number of people that smoke. - [Illegal Tobacco crackdown in North Wales](https://noifs-nobutts.co.uk/illegal-tobacco-crackdown-in-north-wales/): Officers from Flintshire’s Trading Standards seized illegal tobacco in commercial premises in Connahs Quay and Flint. The operation was assisted by North Wales Police. - [200,000 counterfeit cigarettes seized in Wrexham](https://noifs-nobutts.co.uk/200000-counterfeit-cigarettes-seized-in-wrexham/): After around 200,000 counterfeit cigarettes have been seized in Wrexham, the investigation continues as part of Operation Cece, a National Trading Standards initiative in partnership with HMRC to tackle illegal tobacco. - [Dogs, Drugs & Detection: Sniffing Out the UK’s Illegal Cigarette Sellers](https://noifs-nobutts.co.uk/dogs-drugs-detection-sniffing-out-the-uks-illegal-cigarette-sellers/): One Google search will uncover operations up and down the country tackling illegal tobacco sales head-on. Covert captures and million-pound milestones dominate news headlines and show operations up and down the country intercepting sales throughout the year. What do these operations look like on the ground? One frequently used method may surprise you, as it draws upon technology that has been fine-tuned for over 40,000 years . Highly trained canines (dogs!) are often used by Trading Standards teams to sniff out illegal tobacco that is hidden or concealed. We speak with Stuart Phillips, a multi-award-winning Search Dog Handler to discover… - [Fake Cigarettes, Real Consequences](https://noifs-nobutts.co.uk/fake-cigarettes-real-consequences/): A Mothers Account of the Illicit Market   The news paints a distinct image of the illegal tobacco market. Facts, figures, and operations steer its portrayal. But beyond the figures, what are the human costs of illicit tobacco? In this article, Claire, a working mother, shares her personal story. When you think of illegal tobacco, two things may spring to mind. The first is the typical image of your local corner shop making a quick buck. Think whispers, and packages handed under the till. The second is organised gangs up and down the country, who are affiliated with multiple (and… - [Beneath the Smoke: Growing Up with Illegal Tobacco](https://noifs-nobutts.co.uk/beneath-the-smoke-growing-up-with-illegal-tobacco/): Becky, a 27-year-old accountant, shares her story of growing up around illegal tobacco. My earliest memories involve sitting in my grandparents living room completely cloaked in smoke. Thick clouds would engulf me and my cousins. As kids, we would pretend to swim in it, and we would even incorporate it into dance routines. We would ask our uncles to blow plumes of smoke to recreate the ‘Stars in Your Eyes’ reveal. For anyone born after 2000, this reference is an anti-smoker’s vision of hell. I know that the 90’s should be taken with a pinch of salt, but these memories… - [A Million Illegal Cigarettes Seized Across Wales](https://noifs-nobutts.co.uk/a-million-illegal-cigarettes-seized-across-wales/): A MILLION illegal cigarettes with a street value of more than £200,000 have been seized in Wales as part of a major crackdown on the country’s illegal tobacco trade. ## Pages - [Where Are Illegal Tobacco and Vapes Sold?](https://noifs-nobutts.co.uk/where-are-illegal-tobacco-and-vapes-sold/): Where Are Illegal Tobacco and Vapes Sold? Illegal tobacco and vape products are sold in more places than you might expect. They’re not just found in shady alleyways or backrooms – they often appear in places that look completely normal from the outside. Knowing where these products are sold can help communities spot the signs and report concerns early. https://vimeo.com/1078633286 COMMON PLACES Corner Shops & Convenience Stores Some small shops, like “international food stores” or “discount retailers,” may appear legitimate but operate as “sham shops”. Fronts for selling illegal goods with little real stock, often hidden under the counter. Market Stalls… - [Contact Us](https://noifs-nobutts.co.uk/contact-us/): CONTACT US Whether it’s a question about the work we do, you’d like to tell us about illegal tobacco in your area or share your story of an experience with illegal tobacco, we’d love to hear from you. 029 2049 0621 info@noifs-nobutts.co.uk Name(Required) First Last Email address(Required) Best contact numberMessage(Required)PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. 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This policy governs the privacy of users of the aforementioned and users are bound by… - [Accessibility](https://noifs-nobutts.co.uk/accessibility/): Accessibility We know some parts of this website aren’t fully accessible: You do not have the ability to change the colour scheme Older PDF documents are not fully accessible to screen reader software What to do if you can’t access parts of this website If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille: Tel: 029 2049 0621 We’ll consider your request and get back to you within 10 working days. Reporting accessibility issues with this website We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you… - [What Are Illegal Vapes?](https://noifs-nobutts.co.uk/what-are-illegal-vapes/): WHAT ARE ILLEGAL VAPES? Illegal vapes are untested e-cigarettes or vaping products sold in the UK which do not follow regulations. This can include fake or counterfeit vapes, those with high levels of nicotine, or products that haven’t been properly checked. These illegal vapes can harm people’s health, especially young people. https://vimeo.com/1078633604 WHAT TYPES ARE THERE? Fake Brands Fake versions of popular vape brands, often looking similar but not meeting legal standards. High Strength Some illegal vapes contain much more nicotine than allowed, making them stronger than legal products Smuggled Vapes brought from other countries might not follow UK rules… - [What Illegal Tobacco?](https://noifs-nobutts.co.uk/what-illegal-tobacco/): WHAT IS ILLEGAL TOBACCO? Illegal tobacco is any tobacco product that’s sold in a way that breaks the law. It often looks like the real thing but is not taxed. https://vimeo.com/1078633405 WHAT TYPES ARE THERE? Fake Brands These might look like a popular brand, but they’re made illegally. Smuggled Also known as “illicit whites,” or “cheap whites” these are foreign brands brought into the UK illegally and sold on the black market. Bootlegged Smuggled into the UK with no-duty paid (packages often display foreign languages and a lack of health warnings). Sold Individually Selling cigarettes one by one is illegal… - [About](https://noifs-nobutts.co.uk/about/): ABOUT US ASH Wales is the leading charity working to reduce tobacco-related harm across Wales. As part of our mission to create healthier, safer communities, we run the No Ifs. No Butts. campaign helping the public understand and report the growing problem of illegal tobacco and vapes. These products are often unregulated, sold at pocket-money prices, and linked to organised crime, making them especially dangerous to children and communities. We work closely with Trading Standards teams across Wales to gather and share intelligence, support enforcement operations like test purchases and seizures, and raise public awareness of the risks. Our work… - [No Ifs No Butts - Report Illegal Tobacco and Vapes In Wales](https://noifs-nobutts.co.uk/): REPORT CHEAP ILLEGAL TOBACCO AND VAPES IN WALES See It? Report It TRADING STANDARDS CLOSE TWO WREXHAM SHOPS Court orders closures after discovery of £2,750 worth of illegal products Read More WHAT ARE ILLEGAL VAPES Discover how to spot one in your community Read More CARDIFF SHOPS ORDERED TO SHUT DOWN Two Cardiff shops selling illegal tobacco and vapes have been temporarily closed  Read More WHAT IS ILLEGAL TOBACCO? How to know if tobacco or cigarettes are illegal? Spot the signs.  Read More FROM RESCUE DOG TO SNIFFER DOG Discover how highly trained detection dogs are playing a vital role… - [Sitemap](https://noifs-nobutts.co.uk/sitemap/): Sitemap Report Illegal Tobacco and Vapes Anonymously Your report can make a difference! Help protect your community by sharing any suspicious activity you notice. Report Latest Updates Discover how illegal tobacco affects real people and how your reports make a difference. Half a million illegal cigarettes seized in Wrexham and Flintshire in joint operation Read more Crackdown on Criminals Selling Illegal Tobacco to Children in Wales Read more Load more - [Rhoi Gwybod](https://noifs-nobutts.co.uk/rhoi-gwybod/): Riportio Tybaco neu E-sigaréts Anghyfreithlon Trwy roi gwybodaeth hanfodol i ni, byddwch yn ein helpu i nodi ardaloedd ac unigolion o ddiddordeb – a fydd yn ein cynorthwyo i ymchwilio ac i gael tybaco, e-sigaréts, a chynhyrchion anghyfreithlon eraill allan o’ch cymuned. Os ydych yn swyddog heddlu, gallwch gofnodi adroddiad YMA gyda’ch gwybodaeth gyswllt. Riportio Dienw Isod Pa fath o gynnyrch (cynhyrchion) ydych chi’n rhoi gwybod amdanynt?(Required) Tybaco anghyfreithlon E-sigaréts anghyfreithlon Canabis O ble mae’r tybaco/ e-sigaréts anghyfreithlon yn cael eu gwerthu?(Required)SiopTy neu FflatTafarn neu clwbCaffi neu FwytyStondin Marchnad StrydYn y gwaithAr-leinRhywun yn ei werthu yn y strydArallOs Arall uchod,… - [Report Illegal Tobacco and Vapes](https://noifs-nobutts.co.uk/report/): Report illegal tobacco or vapes By giving us vital information, you’ll help us spot areas and persons of interest which will help us to investigate and get illegal tobacco, vapes and other products out of your community. Your report is anonymous.  Step 1 of 5 20% What type of product(s) are you reporting?(Required) Illegal tobacco Illegal vapes Cannabis Underage Sales Where is it being sold?(Required)ShopHouse or FlatPub or ClubCafé or RestaurantStreet Market StallAt workOnlineSomeone selling it in the streetOtherCountry(Required)Please select the country in which illegal products are being sold in.– Please Select –WalesEnglandScotlandNorthern IrelandRepublic of IrelandCounty In Scotland(Required)Please select the… - [News](https://noifs-nobutts.co.uk/news/): Latest News And Stories Report Illegal Tobacco and Vapes Anonymously Your report can make a difference! Help protect your community by sharing any suspicious activity you notice. Report Latest Updates Illegal Vape and Tobacco Crackdown Continues in Wrexham as More Shops Shut Down May 29, 2025Read more 1.2 Million Illegal Vapes Seized in England – Wales Tackles the Same Growing Problem November 28, 2024Read more Illegal Tobacco and Vapes: Cardiff Shops Ordered to Shut Down November 27, 2024Read more Half a million illegal cigarettes seized in Wrexham and Flintshire in joint operation June 5, 2023Read more Crackdown on Criminals Selling… - [Resources](https://noifs-nobutts.co.uk/resources/): RESOURCES Report Illegal Tobacco and Vapes Anonymously Together, we can make a difference in our communities. The best way to tackle illegal tobacco is by reporting it. If you see it—no ifs, no butts! Report Make a difference in your community! Download our resources and help spread the word about the dangers of illegal tobacco and vapes. SOCIAL MEDIA GRAPHICS CAMPAIGN POSTERS YOUTH VAPING SURVEY REFERENCE GUIDE SCHOOL RESOURCES TOBACCO & VAPES BILL EXPLAINER NEMS SURVEY Latest Updates Illegal Vape and Tobacco Crackdown Continues in Wrexham as More Shops Shut Down Read more 1.2 Million Illegal Vapes Seized in England… - [Error 404](https://noifs-nobutts.co.uk/error-404/): Oops! Page Not Found. It seems the page you’re looking for doesn’t exist.  Return Home Report Here Latest Updates Discover how illegal tobacco affects real people and how your reports make a difference. Half a million illegal cigarettes seized in Wrexham and Flintshire in joint operation Read more Crackdown on Criminals Selling Illegal Tobacco to Children in Wales Read more Load more [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)