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Shopkeeper found with thousands of illegal cigarettes claimed he was a heavy smoker

A shopkeeper found in possession of illicit tobacco worth thousands of pounds has been ordered…

HMRC seize 140,000 illegal cigarettes and 11 kilos of tobacco in Leeds

HMRC has seized more than 140,000 illegal cigarettes and 11 kilos of tobacco in a…

Tobacco companies raise prices more than required by tax changes, despite claims

Study undermines industry claims to be concerned that making cigarettes too expensive will push people…

Gateshead couple set up fake Facebook profiles to sell illegal cigarettes and tobacco in ‘rookie attempt’ to make money

A couple from Gateshead have been convicted of fraud after selling illegal cigarettes on Facebook.

Illegal cigarettes, counterfeit tobacco and Viagra seized in Sunderland raid

This is the haul of illegal cigarettes, tobacco and Viagra tablets seized during a joint…

6,000 viagra tablets and thousands of illegal cigarettes seized in Sunderland dawn raid

Thousands of illegal cigarettes and 6,000 viagra tablets have been taken off the streets following…

Illegal cigarettes & tobacco seized following dawn raid in Sunderland

THOUSANDS of illegal cigarettes and up to 20 kilograms of tobacco have been taken off…

10,000 Illicit Cigarettes Seized During Multi-Agency Operation in Huddersfield

10,000 illicit cigarettes were seized during a joint operation with West Yorkshire Police and West…

Shopkeeper found guilty of selling thousands of fake Regal, Mayfair and Richmond tabs

A shopkeeper who denied selling thousands of fake Regal, Mayfair and Richmond cigarettes has been…

Gateshead shop closed for allegedly selling alcohol to children

A SHOP that allegedly stocked illegal cigarettes and sold alcohol to teenage children has been closed…


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