More than 1,500 illegal vapes were seized off the streets of Bolton in police raids this week.
A total of 1,585 vapes were seized along with 108 vape liquids after police officers raided two separate shops.
Officers say that they raided the shops after having received information about possible illegal behaviour from members of the community.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “This week officers have attended two local stores and seized the below illegal vapes.
“In total we saw 1585 vapes, and 108 vape liquids seized off the streets of Bolton.
“The seizure of these items has come about as a result of information provided by the general community.
“We will continue to work with trading standards and our other partners to ensure that any goods sold conform with regulations.”
An image supplied by police from the scene shows a large amount of bagged up vapes seized from the shops.
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This comes after long running concerns about the use of illegal vapes, especially by younger people, all across Bolton in recent months and years.
Anyone with any information or concerns can call police on 101 or 999 in the event of an emergency.
Alternatively, witnesses can call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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