Birmingham shops raided with huge haul of fake viagra, cigarettes and toys seized
Together with West Midlands Police, offices raided several shops and cars across the city as they tackle crime, anti-social behaviour, and the sale of illicit products.
A hidden compartment was also discovered at one of the premises which contained a large quantity of cannisters and tobacco. A male suspect was also arrested at the scene.
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The raid, which took place in July at multiple commercial premises and associated vehicles in Birmingham, resulted in the seizure of:
40 large nitrous oxide canisters and related paraphernalia
More than 780 illicit vapes
1,980 illicit and counterfeit cigarettes
More than 115 packets of oral snuff/smokeless tobacco
Nearly 50 unsafe counterfeit inflatable toys
125 sachets of unlicensed erectile dysfunction medicine
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This latest enforcement builds on the success of Operation Cloud, which has been active since September 2024 and has already removed nearly £7 million worth of illegal goods from circulation.
The operation targets the sale of illicit vapes, nitrous oxide, counterfeit tobacco, and other harmful products that pose serious risks to public health and safety.
Officers from across departments joined forces with the Council's Trading Standards teams to disrupt criminal activity, enforce public space protection orders, and reassure communities through high-visibility patrol.
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