An untaxed car parked on Longley Road has landed a man in hot water after it was caught being used in a shady tobacco racket.
Untaxed Car Sparks Police Suspicion
Police recently spotted the vehicle on Longley Road and suspected it was tied to criminal activity. A quick check confirmed the car wasn’t taxed and seemed linked to a nearby shop.
Big Tobacco Bust in Town Centre
On Thursday, January 26, 2023, officers swooped in as a man was caught unloading a huge haul of tobacco from the car’s boot.
£4,000 Worth of Tobacco Seized
The man was searched, and officers confiscated 231 packets of tobacco plus 41 loose tobacco pouches—total street value over £4,000.
Trading Standards Get Involved
The case has now been passed to Trading Standards, and the untaxed vehicle has been impounded as part of the crackdown.
