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What to do about illegal cigarette sales

Economic crimes need economic answers

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Tim Leunig
Jul 14, 2025
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The BBC had an excellent expose of shops selling illegal cigarettes in Hull. Reporters tried to buy illegal cigarettes in 12 shops, and were successful 9 times. That is a high hit rate - and it is not as if they are known local smokers. It is clear that retailers think selling illegal cigarettes reasonably openly…

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