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Thousands of Illegal Cigarettes Seized After Eight Businesses Raided
- Earlier last month, a coordinated effort by Darlington council, Durham police, and other partners targeted eight locations, resulting in the confiscation of almost 6,000 illegal cigarettes, hand-rolling tobacco, and vape products.
- Following test purchase operations that uncovered illicit tobacco being sold in 13 out of 16 inspected stores, multi-agency enforcement under Operation CeCe, initiated in January 2021, conducted raids to address the issue.
- Operation CeCe, a joint effort by National Trading Standards and HMRC, has removed tens of millions of illegal cigarettes and thousands of kilograms of tobacco to protect communities and legal businesses.
- Lord Michael Bichard emphasized that illegal tobacco trade damages local areas and undermines legitimate businesses, while Leah Ball pointed out its dangers to public health and its appeal to young people.
- Officials urge residents to report illicit tobacco sales to help disrupt criminal networks that fund wider crime, reflecting ongoing commitment to keep Darlington safe and lawful.
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£30,000 valued illegal products seized from South London shops despite ‘sophisticated concealment’ – RetailWit
The Royal Borough of Greenwich, in collaboration with the Metropolitan Police, carried out an operation on Saturday 21 June to target the sale of illegal tobacco and vape products. In total the seized products had a retail value of over £30,000. In response to reports… This story continues at £30,000 valued illegal products seized from South London shops despite ‘sophisticated concealment’ Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail
In the trial for illegal cigarette production and a millions-dollar tobacco tax against 19 defendants, the Wuppertal Regional Court passed the last sentences. Three defendants were sentenced to prison sentences of between two years and four months and three years, according to court statements on Thursday. 16 other defendants had already been sentenced to prison sentences of up to one year and ten months at the beginning of May. The verdicts fel…
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