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Cigarettes seized in raid on Wirral shop
Aug 19 2009 by Michelle Fiddler, Birkenhead News
MORE than 10,000 cigarettes and 1.5kg of tobacco were seized during a raid on a shop.
Trading Standards officers from Wirral council targeted the business in Birkenhead in a joint raid with HM Revenue and Customs.
The raid, which happened on August 6, was linked to an ongoing investigation into counterfeit tobacco.
John Malone, head of Trading Standards, said: “HMRC signed a protocol with councils to make sure those who sell smuggled or counterfeit tobacco are investigated and do not profit from their illegal activities. I am pleased this agreement proved successful in such a short time.”
Any retailer who sells tobacco products without the required health warnings can face a £5,000 fine or imprisonment.Contact Trading Standards on 0151-691 8020.
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