Budget 2018: Fears an increase in cost of cigarettes will fuel illegal trading
Retailers Against Smuggling say putting up the price of cigarettes in the budget will contribute to illegal trading in the border area. A recent survey shows that nearly half of retailers in the border counties feel that Brexit will lead to an increase in smuggling and illicit trade. 215 retailers…
Illegal drug use in North West on the rise
The use of illegal drugs is on the rise in the North West according to the latest results of the Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force survey. The results of a drug prevalence survey undertaken in 2014/2015 have been released and they show mixed results for the North West area.…