Council urges drivers to report other motorists amid fears criminals exploit 'stash cars'

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Motorists are being warned of a council crackdown on so-called "stash cars" in a bid to eradicate the sale of illegal tobacco.Oxfordshire County Council has called on the public to report "stash cars" that may be harbouring illegally imported tobacco.It follows a multi-agency operation to uncover two stash vehicles, with the council's trading standards team recently seizing illegal tobacco from two vehicles.Parked vehicles are increasingly being used as stash cars for criminals to store illegal cigarettes and rolling tobacco.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The council warned that these vehicles are often parked near local shops to enable sellers to replenish their stock in small amounts.This tactic also allows them to avoid detection when trading standards officers are conducting inspections.It stated that certain signs may be a clear indication that vehicles are being used as stash cars to transport and store illegal tobacco.Oxfordshire County Council outlined that frequent and...

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