Thousands of illegal cigarettes have been seized by police - prompting officials to issue a strong warning over the health risks Police discovered a total of 3,760 counterfeit cigarettes and more than five kilograms of tobacco at a shop in Market Place, Ilkeston on Wednesday, January 11.
Police said the seized items were worth thousands of pounds. After searching the property concerns were also raised about the state of the building, as officers found a hole in the roof and had concerns over the electrical supply.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service was called in to assess the shop and a Prohibition Notice was issued. The seized cigarettes, tobacco and cash has now been handed over to Derbyshire Trading Standards.
