MORE than 2,000 cigarettes and seven kilos of rolling tobacco were seized as a result of events aimed at highlighting the illegal tobacco trade.
Earlier this month (September 2016), East Sussex Trading Standards held roadshows in Eastbourne, Hastings, St Leonards and Bexhill, featuring the sniffer dogs used to hunt down illegal tobacco products. Continue reading
SHOPPERS in East Sussex can meet the four-legged friends fighting the illegal tobacco trade, at a series of events across the county.
East Sussex Trading Standards is running a week-long roadshow in Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill to showcase their work and highlight the dangers of illicit tobacco products. Continue reading
RESIDENTS in East Sussex are being warned not to be caught out by rogue traders offering cheap Tarmac for sale.
East Sussex County Council has received four reports since the beginning of the month of individuals falsely claiming to be working for the council and offering to carry out driveway repairs using asphalt ‘leftover from roadworks’. Continue reading
EFFORTS to prevent residents falling foul of scammers have been stepped up as part of an awareness month.
East Sussex Trading Standards officers will be out in force throughout July as part of National Scams Awareness Month. Continue reading
