Trading standards seize £6,500 worth of illicit tobacco products in Wigan borough
Trading standards officers have seized illegal tobacco in three locations in the borough.
Illegal tobacco worth £6,500 has been seized by trading standards officers in Wigan borough this week, it has been revealed.
Wigan Council’s trading standards team found 656 packs of illicit tobacco products, valued at around £5,000, in a vehicle connected to a shop on Leigh Road in Leigh, after receiving intelligence from the public.
They also seized items from premises on Market Street in Atherton and Walthew Lane in Platt Bridge.
A council spokesman said: “Wigan Council's trading standards team are committed to tackling illicit trade and ensuring that products sold in our borough are safe at the point of purchase.
“To report shops selling illegal tobacco or vapes, please contact [email protected] or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.”