Across England, a hidden battle is being waged in corner shops, warehouses, and even behind cleverly disguised walls. Trading Standards officers are on the front lines, tackling a surge in the illicit vape trade. New analysis by the BBC reveals the staggering scale of the problem: over six million illegal vaping products have been confiscated in just the past three years. As the UK prepares for a nationwide ban on single-use disposable vapes, authorities are intensifying efforts to curb this dangerous black market.