One in three Bristol independents found selling illegal tobacco, says JTI UK

A THIRD OF INDEPENDENT STORES INVESTIGATED IN BRISTOL FOUND SELLING ILLEGAL TOBACCO

Illegal tobacco hidden in cars and neighbouring properties in Bristol Operation finds 14 out of 41 independent shops selling tobacco visited in Bristol East sold illegal tobacco. Half of those stores directed undercover officers off-site to access illicit products. In addition, 78% of residents surveyed in Bristol don’t think that their actions would make a difference when it comes to illegal tobacco in their city. The latest test-purchasing op…

One in three Bristol independents found selling illegal tobacco, says JTI UK

A third of independent stores investigated in Bristol are found selling illegal tobacco, finds the latest test-purchasing operation commissioned by JTI UK. Operation finds 14 out of 41 independent shops selling tobacco visited in Bristol East sold illegal tobacco.Of those stores, seven directed undercover officers off-site to access illicit products, including two retailers who used cars parked outside their shops and one who supplied tobacco fr…

Operation finds a third of Bristol independent stores selling illegal tobacco

The latest test-purchasing operation commissioned by JTI UK found that a third (34%) of independent Bristol East shops selling tobacco visited sold illegal tobacco. Of those stores, seven directed undercover officers off-site to access illicit products, including two retailers who used cars parked outside their shops and one who supplied tobacco from a neighbouring flat. These alternative locations showcase the lengths illegal traders are going……

One third of independent stores investigated in Bristol found ...

Operation finds 14 out of 41 independent shops selling tobacco visited in Bristol East sold illegal tobacco