A complete of 1,642 packs of unlawful tobacco and 651 non compliant vapes had been seized throughout the operation on 25 October with 5 of the companies within the New Corridor Lane and Friargate areas.
Joint investigations by Lancashire County Council, HM Income & Customs and Lancashire Constabulary at the moment are ongoing.
Michael Inexperienced, cupboard member for Well being and Wellbeing at Lancashire County Council mentioned: “Our Buying and selling Requirements workforce go above and past of their pursuit of unlawful vapes and cigarettes, with unbelievable outcomes.
“Hiring sniffer canine Sky, who did a really thorough job, was a implausible approach of defending residents from unsafe items from unscrupulous merchants. With the assistance of companions resembling Wagtail UK, HMRC and the police, we are able to deal with rogue merchants and discover hidden illicit items.
“Stopping the sale of illicit items protects public well being and retains kids secure from underage gross sales. Our Buying and selling Requirements workforce will proceed to maintain seizing illicit tobacco and non-compliant vapes and we encourage anybody to report outlets that flout the regulation.
“Anybody who is aware of of shops promoting counterfeit items, promoting tobacco or e–cigarettes to younger individuals underneath 18, or promoting over-size or counterfeit vapes, can refer these points to Buying and selling Requirements by way of the Residents Recommendation helpline on 0808 223 1133.”
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