Fake tobacco products found in hidden location after shop visited by police and trading standards

A secret stash of counterfeit tobacco was discovered when police and trading standards officers visited a shop in Wigan borough.
By Alan Weston
Published 23rd Jan 2024, 17:13 GMT
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One man was arrested after the counterfeit goods were seized at a shop in Atherton.

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Among the fake cigarette brands found in the concealed location were Regal King Size, Rothmans King Size, and Lambert & Butler.

Police seized the fake tobacco products from a shop in AthertonPolice seized the fake tobacco products from a shop in Atherton
Police seized the fake tobacco products from a shop in Atherton
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A post on GMP Leigh, Atherton & Hindley’s Facebook page said: “A joint visit with trading standards to a local shop in Atherton has resulted in a number of counterfeit tobacco products being seized and 1 x male arrested. Enquiries ongoing.”