'Stolen' car leads to air gun and 'smuggled' tobacco

Image source, City of London Police

Image caption, The suspected air gun was seized in a search warrant

Two people have been arrested after a suspected air gun and 1,000 pouches of tobacco were seized by police.

Officers from the City of London Police made the discovery during a search warrant at a property in Burnley, Lancashire, while investigating an insurance claim on a stolen Range Rover.

Police said it was believed the vehicle had been taken overseas by its owner.

Officers suspect the tobacco is counterfeit or has been smuggled into the UK.

Image source, City of London Police

Image caption, Police suspect the tobacco is counterfeit or has been smuggled into the UK

Those arrested have been released under investigation, pending further enquiries.

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