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Freedom of Information Request

Seizures involving nicotine-containing products

Received: 26 February 2026

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I would like to please request the following information:For each of the last five financial years (2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/24 and 2024/25), please provide:- The number of seizure incidents involving nicotine-containing products.- The total number of nicotine-containing items seized.Please provide a breakdown of seizures by product type, including:- Nicotine pouches- Electronic cigarettes/vapes- Smokeless tobacco (e.g. snus and chewing tobacco)- Any other nicotine productsIn addition, where recorded, please provide:- The total quantity of items seized per product category- The number of enforcement actions, prosecutions or penalties issued in relation to these seizures- The type of premises where the seizure occurred (e.g. convenience store, market stall, warehouse)I would appreciate it if this data could be provided in Excel format.

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