Police and Trading Standards Seize Counterfeit Cigarettes in Kendal

Police in Kendal working with the council’s trading standards team have seized a significant number of counterfeit cigarettes that were being sold in local shops. Officers acted after receiving intelligence about the illegal sale of tobacco products that were not compliant with UK regulations.
During the operation a large quantity of fake cigarettes was removed from circulation. The products were found to be suspect because they did not have proper duty paid status and did not meet legal packaging requirements. Traders found selling these items could face enforcement action and potential prosecution as the sale of illicit tobacco undermines public health efforts and legitimate business.
Police and trading standards officials remind residents that illegal cigarettes can carry health risks due to unknown ingredients and that anyone with information about the sale of counterfeit tobacco should report it to the authorities.