Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy

Blitz on illegal tobacco trade

February 2, 2015 by admin News 0 comments

Ten shops in the district were caught selling illegal tobacco products in an undercover sting.

Counterfeit tobacco and smuggled cigarettes were found in a test purchasing operation by cigarette company Japan Tobacco International (JTI). And the shops were found to be selling illicit tobacco products, according to JTI

 

http://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/local-news/blitz-on-illegal-tobacco-trade-1-7085089

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