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During the four-year fraud, at least six different profiles were used on the social media site to advertise single packs and boxes of 200 non-duty paid cigarettes

Suzanne Cass, Chief Executive of ASH Wales , explains the signs of illegal tobacco, including cheap cigarettes, fake products, duty free tobacco being resold and hidden stock.

The cigarettes were hidden behind sacks of potatoes

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Councillor Jenny Hannaby, Cabinet Member for Community Services & Safety, said: Whilst there is no safe level of smoking, there is also no way of knowing what is contained in unregulated and counterfeit cigarettes and tobacco products, which could put your health at increased risk. Jody Kerman, Oxfordshire County Councils Head of Trading Standards , said: People can help us to stamp out illegal tobacco and create a healthier and safer Oxfordshire by being vigilant and reporting any suspicious activity through the Illegal Tobacco Hotline

It said: On February 4, during an inspection at the Cherbourg port terminal, customs officers discovered 8.4 tons of contraband tobacco hidden in a truckload of potatoes bound for Ireland