Two charged as raid nets huge stash of illicit tobacco
Customs officers have charged two men following the discovery of a huge stash of illicit tobacco in a raid in Glenrothes.
Officers from HM Customs and Excise (HMRC) recovered one and a half tonnes of suspected illicit tobacco, £11,300 in cash, and large quantities of tobacco packaging during the operation yesterday (Tuesday).
The raid was on a private address in the Glenrothes area which officers believe was being used as an illegal tobacco packaging factory.
The two men, aged 31 and 27, have been charged with evading £4 million in excise duty and have been released pending further enquiries.
A report to the Procurator Fiscal will be submitted.