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Illegal products were found behind a false wall during police raids on vape shops in Conwy. Officers seized illegal tobacco and cigarettes after visiting premises in Colwyn Bayand Llandudno last week. A North Wales Police West Conwy Coastal statement said: "On Thursday the 23rd of October 2025 North Wales Police officers conducted a joint operation with Conwy Council Trading Standards, North Wales Fire and Rescue Service and Immigration services as part of Operation Machinize. "This operation is an on-going NCA-coordinated initiative that looks to tackle money laundering and high street businesses primarily conducting transactions in cash. "Several vape shops were visited in the Colwyn Bay and Llandudno area; large amounts of illegal tobacco and cigarettes were seized as part of the operation. "These vape shops go to some effort to try and hide the illegal products, however, not enough effort on this occasion as the hide was found behind a false wall. Tobacco products were hidden inside the fridge to try and hide the scent from the dog. "We urge anyone with concerns about any business in the West Conwy area to contact us." Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox Find out what's happening near you
