Wigan town centre shop charged with selling counterfeit cigarettes

A Wigan town centre store has been accused of selling contraband tobacco.
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The Euro Shop on Wallgate faces a total of nine charges which largely cover the sale of fake versions of famous brands of cigarette, namely Benson and Hedges, Richmond, Lambert and Butler, Amber Leaf, Mayfair and Marlboro in August and September last year.

The case was adjourned by Wigan and Leigh magistrates until a further hearing on June 17 at the request of the defence.

No pleas have yet been entered.