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Counterfeit cigs worth more than £100k seized in Limeside

Greater Manchester Police seized counterfeit cigarettes worth over £100,000 in Limeside after stopping a suspicious van on Chamber Road.

Police Seize £100,000 in Counterfeit Cigarettes After Chamber Road Stop

Neighbourhood officers from Limeside spotted suspicious behaviour behind the wheel of a van on Chamber Road and pulled the vehicle over, leading to the discovery of more than 15,000 packets of fake cigarettes worth in excess of £100,000.

Greater Manchester Police confirmed the haul was confiscated after follow-up enquiries prompted by the routine traffic stop. The force has not released details of any arrests but said the investigation remains active.


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