A Spalding shop owner, known as Salah, has been incarcerated following a conviction for the possession of more than 77,000 unlawful cigarettes and 16kg of hand rolling tobacco. The event underscores the continuous problems associated with the trade of illicit tobacco products in Lincolnshire. The ongoing issue raises health and safety concerns and threatens the operations of local businesses abiding by lawful standards. This story was originally reported by Lincolnshire Live and later adapted by The Lincoln Post.
Spalding Shopkeeper Imprisoned for Selling Illegal Cigarettes Immediately After Sentencing
Salah was found found guilty of possessing more than 77,000 illegal cigarettes and 16kg of hand rolling tobacco.
16 July 20251 min read
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