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Kent police announce seizure of illegal cigarettes and vapes in Gravesend

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Untaxed cigarettes have been found behind false walls and in other hides during inspections at stores in Gravesend. The enforcement by Kent Police, Kent Trading Standards and Gravesham Council’s licencing department was carried out last month, with the figures released this week. Officers seized 881…

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