Police Scotland and HMRC raided a state-of-the-art factory, capable of evading millions of pounds of duty per year, in West Lothian on January 13. The sophisticated set-up included expensive machinery and insulation to hide noise and smells.
“The illicit tobacco trade steals money from our vital public services, undercuts legitimate businesses and can fund other crimes that harm our communities. Detective Sergeant John Irvine, Police Scotland, said: "We will continue to work closely with our partners to disrupt, detect and deter anyone involved in the illicit trade of illegal or counterfeit cigarettes and tobacco.
HMRCpressoffice That looks like a bit of home made machinery constructed by someone with mechanical knowledge - it's hardly 'state-of-the-art'.