20-02-2025
Over 200kg of illegal meat, cigarettes and alcohol seized from vans in North West London
Illegal meat, cigarettes and alcohol found in vehicles have been seized and destroyed following an investigation into five vehicles which were blocking pavements and driveways in North West London.
Over 200kg of illegally imported meat was found in three vans and two trailers which were inspected on Parr Road, Stanmore, on the morning of Saturday, February 8. Around 400 packs of cigarettes and eight litres of alcohol were also found in the vehicles.
Complaints had been made about the vehicles which were blocking pavements and driveways on Parr Road. An investigation, by police and Harrow Council, found that these vehicles were waiting to unload and pick up goods to be taken abroad.
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The seized goods have now been destroyed. Those involved have been warned and officers will continue to monitor the activity.
Cllr Pritesh Patel, Cabinet Member for Cleaner Streets and Public Protection said: 'We're continuing to crackdown on illegal imports that put public health at risk and make it unfair on businesses operating legally.
"I'd like to thank officers and our partners for the work carried out in this operation.
'It's the job of our officers to ensure public safety and that food operators and traders are complying with the law. We will continue to work with our partners to keep Harrow safe and take the necessary actions on such activities.'
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