Illicit items, including 73,900 cigarettes, have been removed from the local market following an operation executed by the TTPS’ Multi-Agency Task Force (MATF).

On Wednesday between 10am and 5pm, officers searched two locations in the Rio Claro district, inspecting tobacco products and other goods on sale.

During this time, large quantities of illicit cigarettes, alcohol, pharmaceuticals and electrical items were seized.

Several fire prevention deficiencies and electrical hazards were also identified at the two locations.