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flag Oxfordshire authorities seized 20,000 illegal cigarettes and tobacco in a crackdown, linking it to organized crime.

flag On September 28, Oxfordshire Trading Standards seized nearly 20,000 illegal cigarettes and 15 kilograms of tobacco, including hand-rolling and waterpipe varieties, during coordinated raids across the county. flag The operation, aided by specialist detection dogs, uncovered hidden contraband using methods like electromagnets and concealed compartments, along with 120 nicotine pouches and 263 single-use vapes, valued at around £10,000. flag Three businesses displayed tobacco illegally, and staff at three others couldn’t identify owners. flag Investigations continue, with potential criminal charges and fines. flag Officials warned illegal tobacco funds organized crime and urged the public to report suspicious activity via a hotline, while promoting free stop-smoking support services.

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