Nottinghamshire Seizes Fake Cigarettes | Nottingham News

Nottinghamshire Trading Standards just smashed a major counterfeit tobacco bust, seizing over 7,000 fake cigarettes and 74 packs of illegal hand-rolling tobacco worth nearly £8,000 — all found in a car near a business they were inspecting. This is part of a larger crackdown since last October, where the same team has confiscated over £1 million in illegal tobacco and vapes. These fakes are dangerous — often containing unknown ingredients — and undercut legal businesses by selling for as little as £7 per pack (vs. £30 for real), while also avoiding taxes that fund public services. Officials are now testing the products to uncover exactly what’s inside, sending a clear warning: Nottinghamshire won’t tolerate illegal sales. If you spot tobacco with bright packaging, spelling errors, or odd logos — it’s likely counterfeit. Real tobacco comes in plain olive packs with at least 20 cigarettes or 30g of rolling tobacco. Stay alert, stay safe, and help keep your community protected. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/757fce5dcc84ed04