01/09/2006

Cigarettes seized in County Tyrone

Police in County Tyrone have recovered a large quantity of contraband cigarettes.

Around 365,000 cigarettes were discovered during a police search of premises at School Terrace in Sion Mills, following reports of suspicious activity in the area.

No one was arrested during the raid and police have said that inquiries into the find are continuing.

(EF/SP)


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