Thousands of illegal cigarettes and hundreds of illicit vapes were seized by Kent Trading Standards and Kent Police in the latest operation to tackle the unlawful tobacco trade in the county. Working in partnership with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the multi-agency team carried out targeted raids on several retail premises, private residences and vehicles…
Kent Trading Standards is urging the county’s shoppers to shop safely online ahead of the festive break. More than 28,000 customers were conned out of their money while internet shopping last Christmas, losing £15.4 million to copies of legitimate websites, or completely fictional ones, say Action Fraud. Around £4 billion is also lost to the…
Government commitment to the creation of two key border operations in Dover will bring much-welcome investment and jobs to the area, and ensure a resilient border network for Kent, the Leader of Kent County Council said today. The establishment of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and the Dover Port Health Authority (DPHA) facilities is expected…