Counterfeit tobacco and cigarettes seized in police and trading standards operation

Police officers in Bridlington and Driffield have carried out a joint operation with trading standards officers which targeted counterfeit tobacco and cigarettes.

The operation saw a number of retail premises searched and various items seized.

The joint operation saw a number of retail premises searched and various items seized. Photo: Humberside Policeplaceholder image
The joint operation saw a number of retail premises searched and various items seized. Photo: Humberside Police

A police spokesman, via Facebook, said: “A joint operation was conducted along with trading standards officers and communities teams 2 and 3 in regards to illegal/counterfeit tobacco and cigarettes.

“A number of shop premises searched and items seized.”

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