Trading standards have seized more than 150 illegal e-cigarettes found in Gillingham high street stores.

Most of the products seized have been said to be from the USA, which have different laws governing the sale of e-cigarettes and e-liquids.

Jade Edwards Press Officer said: “Our Trading Standards team have been told by local shop owners that, retailers are being approached by mobile sellers who are selling the e-cigarettes from vans.”

These products contain more than three times the legal limit of 2ml, in addition to incorrect labelling. The devices lacked information on nicotine content, sufficient health warnings or the details of a UK-based manufacturer or importer who can be contacted in the event of a safety issue.

She added: “Investigations are still ongoing.”

Medway council are unsure on who exactly had access to these E-Cigarettes but have advised shop owners to check they don’t have illegal stock.

Renee Washington