More than 30,000 illegal cigarettes seized in BCP during operation

More than 30,000 illegal cigarettes seized in BCP during operation

The operation targeted 50 retail premises across the South West, using specially trained detection dogs.

Huge Operation In Weymouth And Ferndown Raids Multiple Premises - Dorset Eye

Dorset Council Trading Standards took part in a large-scale, nationally funded, illegal tobacco disruption operation, (Op CeCe), in Ferndown and Weymouth last week, coordinated by Trading Standards South West, during a week of action commencing on 10 March 2025. Supported by Dorset Police, the operation saw a total of 15,520 illegal cigarettes and 9.1 kg of illegal hand-rolling tobacco seized by Dorset Council Trading Standards officers from var…