POLICE have seized almost 7,000 fake cigarettes and over 50 pouches of counterfeit tobacco.
Two West Yorkshire Police officers were dealing with parking issues in Wibsey high-street, in the Bradford South area, on Sunday.
These issues had been raised by local residents.
The two officers received information about the alleged sale of counterfeit cigarettes in the area, while sorting the parking problems.
They began investigating nearby and found fake cigarettes and tobacco on sale.
Police seized 6,800 cigarettes in total and 54 pouches of tobacco.
One of the officers said on Twitter: "Whilst dealing with parking issues on Wibsey high-street alongside PCSO 718, intel was received in relation to counterfeit cigarettes.
"Visit made and 6800 cigarettes and 54 pouches of tobacco seized with the assistance of PC127."
The T&A has contacted West Yorkshire Police for more details, but is yet to receive a response.
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