Tobacco manufacturer JTI has published a booklet designed to give retailers and other stakeholders in the tobacco supply chain, a greater understanding of the impact of the illegal trade in the UK. The booklet explains exactly what is illegal when it comes to tobacco, who is behind the illegal trade, what JTI is doing to combat the issue and highlights what more could be done with a feature at the end of the book entitled “How you can take a stand”.
JTI’s Head Of Communications Jeremy Blackburn, said: “Despite the undoubted progress made over the last decade the UK has remained a primary target for tobacco smugglers as a result of having the second highest prices for cigarettes in Europe. The recent announcement from the EU to ban 10s, menthol and pouches of tobacco under 30 grams coupled with proposals to introduce plain packaging is a gift for criminal gangs across the UK.”
To download your copy of the booklet please click here: JTI Illegal Tobacco Booklet.