Large amount of counterfeit tobacco and cigarettes seized

Cristiano Magaglio

1 July 2024 at 3:53 am·1-min read

Large amount of suspected counterfeit tobacco and cigarettes seized <i>(Image: Dorchester Police)</i> — Large amount of suspected counterfeit tobacco and cigarettes seized *(Image: Dorchester Police)*

Suspected counterfeit cigarettes and tobacco have been seized following a vehicle search.

The car was searched just outside Dorchester yesterday evening.

Police are liaising with Trading Standards and the HMRC for its investigation.

No arrests have been made.

A spokesperson for Dorchester Police said: "Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team stopped a vehicle on the outskirts of Dorchester yesterday evening.

"Due to information that was passed to officers, a search of the vehicle was carried out.

"A large quantity of suspected counterfeit tobacco and cigarettes were located within the car and seized.

"Officers will now be liaising closely with our partners, including Trading Standards and HMRC to carry out a full investigation. No arrests have been made at this time."

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