Businesses in three towns in the East Riding are facing enforcement action after illegal cigarettes and vapes were found in raids.

East Riding Council haven’t named the businesses, but said they were in Beverley, Hornsea, and Driffield.

In total over 10,000 illicit cigarettes, six kilograms of hand rolled tobacco and a substantial number of illegal vapes were confiscated.

It came after complaints were made to Trading Standards about the sale of illicit tobacco.

Hornsea was one of the towns where illegal cigarettes and vapes were found

The raid was part of Operation CeCe, a nationwide initiative aimed at disrupting the sale and distribution of illegal tobacco.

Those found guilty of selling illicit tobacco, can face penalties of up to £10,000, a seizure of any tobacco products, a removal of the right to sell tobacco, or a prison sentence.

Council officers are investigating the offences and will serve enforcement actions in due course.

Illegal cigarettes and vapes discovered in raids in three East Yorkshire towns