Police Seize £24k of Illegal Cigarettes During Operation in Warrington
Police said the haul came from a joint operation with HMRC and two vehicles were seized for use in crime.
- Cheshire Police conducted a joint operation last Friday on Densham Avenue in Longford, seizing nearly £24,000 in illegal cigarettes with support from the Foreign National Offender Team, the Warrington North Beat Team, and HMRC.
- HMRC seized two vehicles suspected of being used in the crime during the operation, as officers confirmed discovery of a large quantity of illicit cigarettes.
- A Police spokesperson confirmed the final valuation of the seized goods reached nearly £24,000, verifying the initial discovery of contraband cigarettes.
- Authorities in New Brunswick report seizing eight million contraband cigarettes so far in 2026, including more than 4.3 million in major investigations during May and June.
- The Liberal government invested $1.2 million in the spring budget for contraband enforcement, reversing the previous Progressive Conservative government's 2019 decision to cut funding for dedicated units.
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N.B. police seize 4.3 million contraband cigarettes in four weeks, officials say
FREDERICTON - Authorities in New Brunswick say they’ve seized millions of contraband cigarettes that represent $1.1 million in lost tax revenue.
The Holt government and the Minister of Public Safety, Robert Gauvin, boast the success of three investigations carried out this summer by provincial government peace officers, and seized illegal cigarettes worth $4.3 million.
During patrol and border control operations conducted by members of the Dominican Republic Army (ERD), 50,000 contraband cigarettes were seized at various locations in Dajabón province, as part of ongoing efforts to combat illicit trade in the border region. In one of the operations, ERD soldiers seized 150 packs of Capital brand cigarettes, each containing 200 cigarettes, for a total of 30,000 cigarettes, in the Villa Codepo sector. The contrab…
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