Illegal cigarettes and vapes found stashed in Leeds shop
Linda Davis of West Yorkshire Trading Standards said the operation had "taken a significant amount of illicit tobacco and vapes off the streets"."Far from being a victimless crime, the illegal trade in tobacco costs government millions each year in lost revenue, makes it easier for children to start smoking, takes advantage of cash-strapped families, and helps fund organised crime."
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