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Police warn of dangerous ingredients after seizing illegal tobacco and vapes in Burnley

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Last week Burnley Neighbourhood Policing Team assisted colleagues from Lancashire Trading Standards in seizing illegal tobacco and vapes from Burnley stores. This included a substantial amount of illegal cigarettes, tobacco and vapes at an approximate retail value of £25,000. Burnley Police joined forces with Trading…

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