The visits were made after concerns were raised by the public about the illegal activity, with anyone aware of shops selling illicit products able to report them by ringing 101 or Crimestoppers.

Police joined forces with Trading Standards to visit two Burnley shops where they seized a small quantity of illicit tobacco and cigarettes being sold.

The visits were made after concerns were raised by the public about the illegal activity.

Anyone aware of shops that may be selling illicit products can report this by ringing 101, filling out an online report or reporting anonymously to Crimestoppers.