Police in South Ayrshire have seized illegal tobacco and cigarettes during a search of commercial premises in Girvan.
On Wednesday, May 8, officers from Police Scotland's Carrick local policing team and South Ayrshire's trading standards department attended a commercial unit in Girvan after complaints were received of illicit tobacco products being sold within.
During the search of the premise, a quantity of illegal tobacco products and cigarettes wasfound and seized.
A police spokesperson added: "If you know of any premises selling illegal tobacco products, please consider reporting to police on 101, or by visiting https://orlo.uk/hwTos and completing the Contact Us Form.
Or to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
"Alternatively, if you have concerns regarding counterfeit or illegal goods being sold in South Ayrshire, please contact South Ayrshire Trading Standards by emailing trading.standards@south-ayrshire.gov.uk or call 0300 123 0900."
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