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During the four-year fraud, at least six different profiles were used on the social media site to advertise single packs and boxes of 200 non-duty paid cigarettes

Ross Cook, Director for City Environment at City of Wolverhampton Council, said: Our Trading Standards officers carry out operations such as this to help protect the public from dangerous products, as well as to protect our legitimate businesses

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Action will now be taken against the owners of premises where the material was seized while further investigations will be carried out to identify their suppliers

Councillor Jenny Hannaby, Cabinet Member for Community Services & Safety, said: Whilst there is no safe level of smoking, there is also no way of knowing what is contained in unregulated and counterfeit cigarettes and tobacco products, which could put your health at increased risk. Jody Kerman, Oxfordshire County Councils Head of Trading Standards , said: People can help us to stamp out illegal tobacco and create a healthier and safer Oxfordshire by being vigilant and reporting any suspicious activity through the Illegal Tobacco Hotline