The haul was estimated to have a street value in the region of £10,000.
Telford & Wrekin Council's trading standards and public protection officers, alongside West Mercia Police, confiscated large quantities of counterfeit and illicit cigarettes, tobacco and ‘vapes’ and removed hideaways in Donnington, Trench and Oakengates after test purchases revealed illicit sales.
Police Constable Sharon Major from West Mercia Police, said: “We visited a number of shops in Telford following reports of counterfeit and illicit tobacco being sold, which saw a significant amount of seized. “We will continue to act on evidence to target unscrupulous sellers making money from people’s health and an illegal activity.
Using specialist detection dogs and intelligence, officers exercised their powers to inspect. The dogs can sniff out even small quantities and places where tobacco had previously been held.
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