Cradley Heath shop loses licence after illegal cigarettes seized
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 14:32 · Archive
A Cradley Heath shop has lost its licence after hundreds of packets of illegal cigarettes were found hidden in the ceiling.
A shop in Cradley Heath has lost its licence following the seizure of illegal goods. Hundreds of packets of illegal cigarettes were discovered hidden in a concealed compartment built into the shop's ceiling during an enforcement operation.
The seized goods were described as a 'truckload' of illegal items. The discovery led to the revocation of the shop's trading licence.
How it is being reported
- Cradley Heath shop found with so many illegal goods HMRC needed a bigger truck during seizureHMRC officers were forced to use a bigger lorry to seize hundreds of litres of non-duty paid spirits as well as illegal tobacco and vapesBirminghamLive · 27 Oct, 14:42
- Cradley Heath shop loses licence after ‘truckload’ of illegal goods seizedHundreds of packets of illegal cigarettes had been stashed in a concealed compartment in the shop's ceiling.Birmingham World · 27 Oct, 13:52
- Cradley Heath shop loses licence after ‘truckload’ of illegal goods seizedHundreds of packets of illegal cigarettes had been stashed in a concealed compartment in the shop's ceiling.Express & Star · 27 Oct, 13:52
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