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Cumbria Police seize 95,000 counterfeit cigarettes, arrest 12

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 10:13 PM UTC · How we work

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Cumbria Police seized five cars, 95,000 counterfeit cigarettes, cannabis and prescription medicines, arresting 12 suspects.
The raid involved Immigration Enforcement, HM Revenue & Customs, fire service and trading standards in Appleby, Penrith and Kendal.
Kent Police arrested 22 people in two-week raids targeting organised immigration crime.
Stops at the Dartford Crossing and M20 uncovered cannabis, cocaine, £5,000 tobacco, £2,000 cash and phones.

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Cumbria Police seized five cars, 95,000 counterfeit cigarettes, cannabis and prescription medicines, arresting 12 suspects.
The raid involved Immigration Enforcement, HM Revenue & Customs, fire service and trading standards in Appleby, Penrith and Kendal.
Kent Police arrested 22 people in two-week raids targeting organised immigration crime.
Stops at the Dartford Crossing and M20 uncovered cannabis, cocaine, £5,000 tobacco, £2,000 cash and phones.