“This successful operation has removed a significant quantity of illegal tobacco from our streets”

Police seized almost 7,000 illicit cigarettes and illegal tobacco products in a raid on a local store in Sheffield.

Officers targeted a shop in Woodhouse after people raised concerns, they said.

A raid on a shop in Woodhouse netted thousand of illict cigarettes and tobacco, police said. | SYP

placeholder image — A raid on a shop in Woodhouse netted thousand of illict cigarettes and tobacco, police said. | SYP

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In total, they seized 6,940 illicit cigarettes, 5kg of hand-rolling tobacco and other illegal tobacco products that had been hidden, they said.

The operation was staged by Sheffield South East Neighbourhood Policing Team and Trading Standards.

A police spokesperson said the operation kept communities safe.

They said: “This successful operation has removed a significant quantity of illegal tobacco from our streets, helping to protect local businesses, reduce criminal activity, and keep our communities safe.

“It was a great example of effective multi-agency working, and a reminder that information provided by the public plays a vital role in tackling crime.”