Florida AG announces ‘largest seizure of illegal vapes’ in West Florida, Panhandle history

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier says the state has conducted the largest seizure of illegal vapes in West Florida and Panhandle history.

A statewide Vape Task Force conducted operations in Clermont, Ocoee, Milton, Gulf Breeze and in Okaloosa County. A part of that task force is the Enforcement Unit of the Florida Attorney General’s Office, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, and local law enforcement.

“The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is proud to be a part of this team effort,” said Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden. “It involved effective and worthwhile partnerships designed to protect our communities and keep our young people safe. These products are not harmless and when they’re sold illegally or marketed towards minors, getting them off the streets is a mission worthy of this combined effort.”…

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