13/12/2006

Illegal cigarettes seized in County Tyrone

Police in County Tyrone have seized around 60,000 illegal cigarettes during a raid yesterday evening.

Shortly before 8pm, police searched a vehicle in the Victoria Bridge area of Strabane, during which they made the discovery.

One man was arrested, but was later released pending further enquiries.

During a follow-up search in the Shepherds Glen area in Londonderry, officers recovered around 7,000 cigarettes. A sum of cash was also seized during the operation.

(EF/KMcA)

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