Police found 6,000 fake cigarettes and arrested a man, linking counterfeits to organized crime.

Police in St Helens found over 6,000 counterfeit cigarettes and cash during a vehicle search, leading to the arrest of a 43-year-old man from Runcorn. Detective Chief Inspector Ben Wayment stated that selling counterfeit goods funds organized crime, posing health risks due to unknown product contents. Authorities urge the public to report any illegal activities anonymously.

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