A total of 11,560 cigarettes and 14 pouches of rolling tobacco were removed from sale at two premises in Broxburn and Bathgate, West Lothian, on Monday.
The joint raids were carried out by West Lothian Council’s Trading Standards team and officers from Police Scotland. A vehicle involved was also recovered.
The seized goods were not for sale in the UK market and UK duty had not been paid on them. They also failed to display the mandatory health warnings required by law.
A West Lothian Council spokesperson said: “Illicit tobacco harms our communities and legitimate businesses face unfair competition being undercut by products aimed at non-UK markets.”
If you suspect a trader of selling illicit tobacco or vape products, contact your local Trading Standards, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
