Barnet Council's Trading Standards officers have successfully seized almost £50,000 worth of illegal goods from seven shops in the borough. Goods confiscated include illegal cigarettes, rolling tobacco, vapes, and shisha devices. Notably, one shop employed a hydraulic lift hidden beneath the flooring to store illicit cigarettes, showcasing the extreme measures taken to evade law enforcement. The operation was conducted in cooperation with the Metropolitan Police, reinforcing the commitment to combating illegal trade practices in the area.
In a collaborative effort with the Met Police, Barnet Council's Trading Standards officers executed raids across seven stores and seized nearly £50,000 worth of illicit goods.
The ingenuity of one shop owner was highlighted by the discovery of a hydraulic lift built beneath the flooring to conceal shelves stocked with illegal cigarettes.
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