A man from Newcastle has been prosecuted and fined after abandoning a vehicle in Clavering Place, Annfield Plain, that was involved in the illicit supply of tobacco.
The vehicle, which was left unattended, became the focus of a Durham County Council Trading Standards investigation. Officers recovered approximately £2,700 worth of illegal tobacco products from the car.
Enforcement Action Ignored
The registered keeper, identified as Ali Mohammed, of Beech Grove Road, Newcastle, was initially issued a 7-Day Notice and a Fixed Penalty Notice for abandoning the vehicle.
Durham County Council, which shared details and an image of the seized vehicle on social media, reminded residents to report suspicious or abandoned vehicles and illegal trading activity.
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Report Suspicious Activity
A Durham County Council spokesperson said:
“We take all incidents of illegal tobacco supply and vehicle abandonment seriously. Residents are encouraged to report any concerns.”
To report suspicious activity:
Call: 03000 260 000
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Visit: Durham County Council
