'We've raided this shop many times - we keep finding fake cigarettes'

There's been an “explosion” in the sale of illegal tobacco in Scotland, according to Trading Standards. Trading Standards officers in Scotland say they need extra powers to help tackle what they describe as an "explosion" of illegal tobacco sales in high street shops. The products include counterfeit cigarettes or those smuggled into the country to avoid tax [1].

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1. bbc.co.uk · 'We've raided this shop many times - we keep finding fake cigarettes' Sep 3, 2026

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