Tobacco smuggling

Media statement:

The high tax-induced price of tobacco products in the UK has led to many smokers seeking alternative cheaper sources of cigarettes and handrolling tobacco (HRT), both legal (duty-free and crossborder shopping) and illegal (smuggling and bootlegging).

Counterfeit Tobacco – Don’t buy it!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Tobacco Tax Hike – Good News For Smugglers
Wednesday, April 22, 2009

TMA Comments on the Government’s Strategy to Combat Tobacco Smuggling
Monday, November 24, 2008

Tobacco Tax Increase Will Not Stub Out Smuggling
Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Anti-Counterfeit Scheme for UK Tobacco Products
Friday, October 26, 2007

UK Cigarette Packs To Adopt Anti-Counterfeit Technology
Thursday, March 22, 2007

Tobacco Industry’s Concern Over Tobacco Duty Increase
Wednesday, March 21, 2007

New Legislation to Tackle Smuggling
Friday, September 29, 2006

TMA Welcomes Renewed Effort To Stamp Out Tobacco Smuggling
Wednesday, March 22, 2006

Moderate Increase Doesn’t Allay Concerns Over Smuggling
Wednesday, March 16, 2005