Police raid businesses to find illegal vapes and stolen perfumes and purses
On Friday 12th April the Rumworth & Hulton Neighbourhood Policing Team joined up with Bolton Trading Standards Officers to conduct several joint visits to businesses in the area. Items seized from 3 of the premises visited included: 184 illicit vapes, 647 sticks of illicit tobacco, 0.2kgs of illicit hand rolling tobacco, 53 items of suspected counterfeit/suspected stolen goods (branded perfumes and Clutch purses.) 6 items of suspected counterfeit Apple products (Airpods, powercables) 2 premises visited were found to be fully compliant on inspection. The operation was a great example of partnership working and should send a clear message that this type of activity will not be tolerated in our communities. If you have any concerns or would like to report any incidents to the team please contact us via 101 or through the Live Chat function on the website www.gmp.police.uk./ Information can also be passed through the independent charity - Crimestoppers - on 0800 555 111 Anonymously.
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