Trading Standards Crack Down on Illicit Tobacco in the Highlands

Illicit Tobacco Seized in Inverness and Easter Ross Crackdown

Trading Standards officers have seized illegal tobacco products from four shops in Inverness and Easter Ross following tip-offs from the public and local businesses. The raids were part of “Operation CeCe”, a joint UK-wide initiative between HMRC and Trading Standards targeting the illicit tobacco trade. Officers discovered a range of non-compliant tobacco items, including counterfeit cigarettes and hand-rolling tobacco that lacked required heal…

Illicit tobacco stubbed out in four Highland stores

Highland Council Trading Standards Enforcement Officers have seized illicit cigarettes and hand rolling tobacco products at four shops in Inverness and Easter Ross. The seizures were carried out following inspections after officers acted on complaints from the public and local businesses. During the visits, officers seized a range of non-compliant tobacco items, including counterfeit and non-duty paid tobacco products which lacked the correct pa…

Trading Standards Crack Down on Illicit Tobacco in the Highlands

Highland Council Trading Standards Enforcement Officers have seized illicit cigarettes and hand rolling tobacco products following inspections at four retail premises in Inverness and Easter Ross after acting on complaints from the public and local businesses