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

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

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.”