A four-year-old springer spaniel named Skye detected illegal goods hidden in a bike box during an enforcement operation in East London. The discovered items included 33 packets of illegal cigarettes, vapes, and unlicensed erectile dysfunction tablets. The operation, which took place on June 11, was part of a broader crackdown on illicit goods by Tower Hamlets Council. Officials praised the seizure, emphasizing the dangers of such products in communities. The operation was funded by an £8 million initiative aimed at increasing public safety through various law enforcement strategies.
A trained four-year-old springer spaniel, known as Skye, discovered a hidden stash of illegal cigarettes, vapes, and unlicensed erectile dysfunction tablets during an operation in East London.
The box discovered contained 33 packets of illicit cigarettes, 7 packets of smokeless tobacco, 14 pouches of hand-rolling tobacco, 24 illegal vapes, and 80 unlicensed erectile tablets.
Councillor Abu Talha Chowdhury emphasized the dangers of these substances, stating they have no place on the high streets.
The operation was part of Tower Hamlets' £8 million Anti-Crime Task Force initiative aimed at enhancing community safety and combating illegal trading.
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