Knives and illegal cigarettes found in shop raids (opens original article in a new tab)

West Yorkshire Trading Standards discovered throwing knives and illegal cigarettes during raids on two off-licences, with staff showing awareness of wrongdoing and surveillance. The council will review the stores' licenses.

• Throwing knives and thousands of counterfeit cigarettes found in raids on two off-licences
• Illegal tobacco hidden behind false wall and in gift boxes during inspections
• Staff at one store denied presence of illicit products but showed awareness of surveillance
• Council to review licenses of Lynxes stores on Sunbridge Road and Kirkgate