
ACTU
05.05.2026
The Scottish town where vape shops are booming despite locals' concerns
New research has shown a 28% growth in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities - concentrated in the most deprived areas.
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New research has shown a 28% growth in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities - concentrated in the most deprived areas.

A BBC investigation reveals Trading Standards officers across the UK face extreme threats from organized crime gangs running illegal mini-marts and vape shops. One officer, Mandy, received midnight death threats and had her car rammed twice, forcing her and her husband to move home. A CTSI survey shows 96% of front-line teams now deal with organized crime, with 70% facing threats or violence. The government has pledged £10m annually for three years and 120 new apprentices.