Police raid West London off-licence and find thousands of illicit cigarettes
By Philip James Lynch - Local Democracy Reporter. A West London shop has kept its licence after a review prompted by thousands of illicit cigarettes being found on the site.
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By Philip James Lynch - Local Democracy Reporter. A West London shop has kept its licence after a review prompted by thousands of illicit cigarettes being found on the site.
On March 10, 2026, council officers and the Metropolitan Police raided Sethi Food and Wine, 41 Featherstone Road, Southall. Sniffer dogs searched the premises and indicated that there were hidden items in the rear stock room.
This led officers to find 3,420 illicit cigarettes and 1.13kg of Indian tobacco concealed inside a cardboard box and a black bag. The unpaid tax on these illicit products amounted to £1,400.
In the licensing hearing on Wednesday, June 24, Mr Kuma explained they were hidden away because they were not for sale. It was the first time the off-licence has landed in hot water.
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