Burnham's High Streets Plan Threatened by Falling Illegal Tobacco Convictions

Burnham's High Streets Plan Threatened by Falling Illegal Tobacco Convictions

Convictions for illegal tobacco sales have fallen by nearly 30% even as seizures hit record levels – just as Andy Burnham unveils his plan to reinvigorate the high street. A paltry 83 people were convicted last year, down from 118 the year before, despite 201 arrests linked to the trade. Illegal business is booming, driven…