Shopkeeper in court accused of selling counterfeit cigarettes in Wigan town centre

By Gaynor Clarke
Published 24th Nov 2022, 04:55 BST
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A shopkeeper has been accused of selling dozens of packets of counterfeit cigarettes at a store in Wigan town centre.

Delshad Ali, 50, of Raby Street, Moss Side, is charged with planning to sell 45 packets of fake Richmond cigarettes, 42 packs of Lambert and Butler Original, six packs of Amber Leaf loose tobacco, two packs of Benson and Hedges Gold and 10 packs of Mayfair cigarettes at Euro Shop (Wigan) Ltd, on Wallgate.

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He is also accused of having 10 packets of fake Richmond cigarettes and selling various counterfeit brands of cigarettes that did not comply with regulations, as they had health warnings in another language and packaging in an incorrect colour.

Wigan and Leigh Magistrates' CourtWigan and Leigh Magistrates' Court
Wigan and Leigh Magistrates' Court

The offences are alleged to have happened in August and September 2021.

The business itself also faces the same charges.

Ali will appear at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates' Court on January 20 to enter pleas to the charges.