Tackling illicit tobacco and underage sales
The North Bristol team recently seized around £2,200-worth of illegal goods from the Lawrence Weston area, including illicit tobacco products, drug-laced sweets, and prescription medication.
Offences of this nature are often linked to wider criminal networks and can have a significant impact on our communities. Not only can counterfeit and unregulated products pose serious risks to the health and safety of those who use them, but the profits generated from their sale can also be used to fund organised crime, exploitation, and other harmful activities.
We remain committed to making our neighbourhoods safer and will continue to take positive action based on the intelligence provided by local residents. Every piece of information helps us build a clearer picture of criminal activity and enables us to target those responsible.
Thank you to everyone who continues to engage with us and share information. Your support and intelligence play a vital role in helping us protect our communities and make a real difference.