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Police find large quantity of illegal cigarettes and vapes at Leamington Spa store

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Officers from Leamington Spa Safer Neighbourhood team conducted a joint operation with Warwickshire Trading Standards yesterday (10 January) at Clemens Street Mini Market. A large quantity of counterfeit cigarettes, illegal vapes and a vehicle were seized. Two males were arrested on suspicion of possession of…

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