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The trade in illicit tobacco has a serious economic and human cost, says Vincent Searle
Posted 06 June 2024 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Analysis|Crime|National
ANALYSIS: Hidden tobacco caches across Newham illustrate the scale and sophistication of the illicit tobacco trade, examining its links to organised crime, community harm and the enforcement challenges facing trading standards.
In the shadows of the London Borough of Newham, a chilling reality unfolds with the discovery of five concealments of illicit tobacco products in recent months – the latest in a string unearthed in the local authority’s operational inspections.
These concealed compartments and covert rooms, meticulously crafted to evade detection, paint a grim picture of the sophistication behind the trad...
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