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ACS warns disposable vape ban will give illicit trade £645m boost

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ACS (The Association of Convenience Stores) has called on the government to focus on effective enforcement to deal with the huge illicit trade in vapes that will receive a £645m boost if disposable vapes are banned next year. In response to the government’s short consultation…

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