
"A recent incident where tourists were charged £900 for two packets of sweets led to the discovery of the largest haul of fake goods on Oxford Street."
"During a police raid, over £80,000 worth of counterfeit and unsafe items were seized, including food items and tobacco products lacking necessary labels and legal compliance."
Police discovered a massive haul of counterfeit and unsafe goods in a London shop following a complaint from tourists charged £900 for two packets of sweets. The raid on April 25 resulted in the seizure of items valued at £80,000, including illegal food products, cigarettes, and single-use vapes with misleading labels. Two shop assistants escaped through a hidden exit. Westminster's council leader emphasized the need to protect visitors from exploitation as the number of such stores declines due to continued enforcement efforts.
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