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The illegal tobacco trade is also linked to criminals and often those who supply it are involved in wider criminality

Over 400,000 illegal cigarettes found during operations weve been on this week

"It shows the seriousness of this offence and the courts are taking it seriously," Poole said

Legitimate cigarettes sold in the UK must meet Reduced Ignition Propensity (RIP) standards, introduced in the EU in 2011, which require cigarettes to self extinguish if left unattended

Some of the cigarettes seized in France before they could reach the streets of Ireland.(Image: Douane Franaise/French Customs) They said the lorry had travelled from The Netherlands and was heading for a ferry to Ireland when the find was made

According to Times Now, "The zoo assured the public it would strengthen management efforts and raise visitor awareness about animal protection to maintain order within the zoo