THOUSANDS of dodgy cigarettes and vapes seized in raids across Greater Manchester
Two specially-trained dogs have sniffed out a huge haul of 17,000 illegal cigarettes as part of a crackdown in Greater Manchester. The pair of springers, called Billy and Lilly, also uncovered 7.95kg of illegal hand-rolling tobacco.
Bury Council officers have also seized 1,800 illicit vapes, with a street value of £33,000. Coun Charlotte Morris, cabinet member for culture, the economy and skills on Bury Council, said: “There’s a high price to pay for these ‘cheap’ purchases."Illegal tobacco is often linked to organised crime, with links to human trafficking, the drugs trade and loan sharks. This brings crime into our communities and exploits vulnerable people.
The initiative has been launched by national Trading Standards and HMRC to tackle illegal tobacco. Licensing officers and Greater Manchester Police targeted the four stores across the borough following reports from the public that tobacco was being sold 'under the counter'.
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