Stoke-on-Trent City Council has visited 16 premises in the past few months where illegal tobacco has been found and seized.

Between April to the end of June, nearly 22,000 cigarettes and 13 kilos of hand rolling tobacco, which accumulates to a retail value of over £21,000, have been seized.

Councillor Amjid Wazir, cabinet member for the environment and enforcement, said: "The exceptional work carried out by our Trading Standards team sends a strong message to businesses dealing in illegal tobacco.

The counterfeit products were seized from 16 different premises across Stoke-on-Trent (Stoke-on-Trent City Council).

"There is a zero-tolerance for the sale of illegal products and activities in the city and anyone who is found to be engaging in these such actions will face serious consequences.

"The collective effort to combat this illegal trade is a crucial step in which we are dedicated to safeguarding the health and well-being of our residents and continue to build a safe and thriving city for everyone."

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