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'Thousands' of illegal cigarettes uncovered in road policing operation in Essex

Essex Police's Operation Limit uncovers thousands of suspected counterfeit cigarettes and leads to 19 arrests for drink-driving, drugs and immigration offences.

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'Thousands' of illegal cigarettes uncovered in road policing operation in Essex

Essex Police's Operation Limit uncovers thousands of suspected counterfeit cigarettes and leads to 19 arrests for drink-driving, drugs and immigration offences.

2 days ago·Colchester, United Kingdom

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'Thousands' of illegal cigarettes uncovered in road policing operation in Essex

Officers made 19 arrests and seized six vehicles as a routine stop uncovered suspected counterfeit tobacco and other offences.

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