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The struggle to shut down the illegal tobacco trade

The struggle to shut down the illegal tobacco trade
BBC Business Wednesday 02 September 2026, 14:38 UTC 1 min read
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There's been an “explosion” in the sale of illegal tobacco in Scotland, according to Trading Standards.

There's been an “explosion” in the sale of illegal tobacco in Scotland, according to Trading Standards.
Scotland (LOCATION) Trading Standards (ORG)
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