West Yorkshire Police Seize Illegal Tobacco Products Worth £45,000
The West Yorkshire police announced on their official website on August 29th that they have seized a total of 12,000 cigarettes, 4 kilograms of hand-rolled cigarettes, and 4,500 e-cigarettes, with a combined retail value of £45,000.
The recent seizure operation is part of a larger effort by the police, who have confiscated illegal goods worth a total of £100,000 over the past year.
Police officials emphasize that the cash generated from the sale of such goods could be used to fund organized criminal activities, while these products are also suspected of being sold to underage children.
Sergeant Amanda Hallroyd, a spokesperson for the Kirkley Town Centre Partnership, expressed concerns regarding the sales of such products, particularly when it was revealed that they may not meet UK standards and have suspected involvement in the sale to children. She stressed the importance of cutting off the funding sources for serious crimes, which can potentially harm the community.
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