Some of the counterfeit cigarettes seized in the super swoop. (Image: Archant)
Trading Standards seized over 11,000 illegal cigarettes from seven shops in one day.
The mountain of illegal cigarettes were confiscated during the super swoop in Beckton, Plaistow, and Manor Park.
The shops cannot be named for legal reasons but a total of 11,680 cigarettes were taken.
Cllr Unmesh Desai, Newham Council’s Executive Member for Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour, said: “The illegal cigarettes are a risk to people’s health as in most cases it has not been properly produced. Anyone who is suspicious should contact our officers immediately.”
Members of the public spotting these items should contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
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