THOUSANDS of packets of illegal cigarettes were seized at several shops in a joint operation between police and Trading Standards.
The Bradford West Neighbourhood Policing Team said officers attended several shops in the Manningham area to conduct licensing checks.
A spokesperson said "thousands of packets of cigarettes which were illegally imported and being sold in the local area" were seized, along with "hundreds of vapes that again were being sold in the shops illegally".
Anyone who has witnessed such offences can report them to Trading Standards by visiting citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/get-more-help/report-to-trading-standards
"Officers were assisted by the Trading Standards tobacco sniffer dogs Pippa and Skye who located cigarettes that had been hidden inside the premises," the spokesperson added.
"Skye indicated at the wall which when moved opened a hidden cavity containing thousands of cigarettes.
"The shops selling these items contribute significantly to anti-social behaviour in the local area attracting complaints from local residents.
"Officers will continue to take positive action against the shop owners should they continue to sell these products."
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