Officers from Manchester’s Operation Vulcan joined Home Office Immigration Enforcement and Salford City Council for a warrant of a vape shop on Rugby Street, Cheetham Hill, where they discovered around £1 million worth of illicit and counterfeit vapes.
As they entered the shop they noticed a hidden door. Upon entering, they found a separate room where the illicit vapes were concealed.
Police Sergeant Joseph Dunne from Operation Vulcan said: “I hope this activity sends a clear message to those seeking to exploit the area with their criminal enterprises, Operation Vulcan and the local neighbourhood team remain in the area to ensure no criminality can creep back in after our relentless pursuit of the destructive counterfeit trade.
“This seizure today is a great result for Operation Vulcan and our partners as it means thousands of potentially harmful products have been taken off the streets of Greater Manchester. Our joint activity will continue as a show of strength to the criminals, and to reassure the community that we remain committed to protecting them.”
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