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Illegal Tobacco where you live

Throughout 2026, undercover operatives are visiting stores across the UK to understand the scale of illegal tobacco on your high street. 

Most Recent Investigation: Leeds


50% of independent stores selling tobacco visited in Leeds were found to be selling illegal tobacco.

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This is not an isolated or marginal problem. It points to illegal trade operating openly and at scale within the local area. 

Previous Investigations


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IT'S TIME TO SHUT IT DOWN.

Seen something suspicious?
You don't need to confront anyone.
You can report it anonymously, quickly and safely.

Report illegal tobacco


If you're aware of anybody selling illegal tobacco you should report this using the anonymous form above, or by contacting HM Revenue & Customs' Fraud Hotline on 0800 788 887, Trading Standards (through the Citizens Advice consumer helpline) on 0808 223 1133 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Criminals keep profiting.

Communities keep struggling.

We're calling on the Government to treat illegal tobacco as a serious economic and social issue.

Here's how you can help:

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[1] Test purchasing was conducted by trained undercover operatives commissioned by JTI UK . A total of 30 independent retailers that sell tobacco products were visited in Leeds West & Pudsey in February 2026.