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Thousands of illegal tobacco and vapes seized from Glasgow convenience store

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Community officers and Trading Standards in the Govan area of Glasgow seized more than 10,000 illegal products in a joint operation. The raid on a convenience store took place on 30 April, according to Police Scotland Greater Glasgow, who announced the news on its X account. Its…

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