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£20k worth of fake fags and vapes found in raid

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December 31, 2025

SHOP NOW FACES CLOSURE AS INVESTIGATION IS LAUNCHED

- By MAIL REPORTER

TRADING Standards officers have launched an investigation following the seizure of illicit tobacco and illegal vapes worth almost £20,000 in East Staffordshire.

Officers, supported by Staffordshire Police and specialist search dogs, made the discovery during a shop raid on Wednesday, December 17.

A total of 6,360 cigarettes, 3.6 kg of hand-rolling tobacco, and 1,666 vapes with an estimated retail value of £19,354 were seized.

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