20,000 illegal cigarettes seized in Blackburn
Other counterfeit goods were also seized.
Around 20,000 illegal cigarettes have been seized as part of a Lancashire Police investigation.
The Blackburn with Darwen Neighbourhood Policing Team joined forces with colleagues from Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council to carry out visits at six local shops in Blackburn.
During the joint operation, they seized approximately 20,000 illicit cigarettes, along with a quantity of other counterfeit goods.
Trading Standards will now conduct a full investigation and take appropriate enforcement action.