Counterfeit tobacco and cash have been seized during a raid at a store in Exeter last month.
The operation, on Cowick Street, was a joint operation between Trading Standards, Devon & Cornwall Police and the local neighbourhood policing team.
It followed detailed intelligence from the local community and uncovered suspected illegal tobacco products and over £1,000 in cash.
Sergeant Matt Beards, who heads up the neighbourhood policing team in Exeter, said: “Buying cheap, counterfeit tobacco helps organised criminals to function in our communities and puts people at risk of harm.
“Carrying out this proactive operation shows the value of partnership working and has resulted in identifying a significant amount of illicit – and potentially unsafe - tobacco which we have removed from circulation.
“I’d like to thank members of the public who reported concerns to us. The information we received really does make a difference in our investigations and I’d encourage anyone with concerns about businesses that may be operating illegally to contact us.”
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