From: The Telegraph
In the letter, the group of former police officers warns that they are concerned about ‘the impact this move will have on crime’
By Christopher Hope, Chief Political Correspondent
Police will struggle to cope with counterfeit cigarettes hitting Britain’s streets if cigarettes have to be sold in plain packets, warn retired police officers in letter to The Daily Telegraph.
The letter is signed by Sir Ian Johnston, former Chief Constable of the British Transport Police, as well as retired fraud squad and flying squad officers.
Jane Ellison, junior health minister, shocked Westminster last month when she unveiled the plain packaging plans in response to a Scottish Labour initiated vote on smoking.
