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Altadis begins a campaign to raise awareness against illegal cigarettes in Andalusia
Altadis has launched an awareness campaign in Andalusia to inform and warn consumers of tobacco of “serious consequences” to participate in the purchase of illegal tobacco. Under the motto “not you her play with the illegal tobacco”, the campaign is an information initiative focused directly on the consumer to make you understand the risks and implications of this trade, said … Continue reading
£25,000 counterfeit tobacco seized in Cornwall
More than 125kg of raw tobacco found in black bin liners is believed to a street value in excess of £25,000. Trading Standards said the money made from sales of illegal tobacco is often used to fund serious organised crime. Martin Fisher, from Cornwall’s Trading Standards, said: “We’d advise smokers not to be tempted by cheap tobacco as they don’t … Continue reading
Retailers may face further difficulties with cigarette stocks
As retailers struggle with stocks of ‘illegal’ cigarette packets without pictorial warnings, they may face further difficulties come November, when a new EU regulation on “fire-safer” cigarettes comes into force. According to a letter sent to retailers by British American Tobacco Malta Ltd, all cigarettes sold to consumers as from 17 November “must comply with Lower Ignition Propensity (LIP) government … Continue reading
