Recently, our Trading Standards team raided a newsagents in Blackburn for illicit cigarettes, tobacco and vapes.
After finding some evidence, the team had a hunch they would come across some products that weren't supposed to be there.
Watch to see sniffer dog Sky come across some surprising finds.
We ask businesses in Blackburn with Darwen to always trade fairly and legally and source their stock from legitimate, well-known suppliers. If they have any queries with regards to the legality of any products that they intend to stock, our Trading Standards team can advise businesses for free on this matter. Please call 01254 585585 and ask for Trading Standards.
Should consumers become aware of illicit products being made available in our borough, they can report it online at: https://keep-it-out.co.uk, or call Citizens advice, for free on 0808 223 1133.