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<p>HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Criminal Investigation (CI) is responsible for carrying
out enforcement action to seize non duty paid alcohol and cigarettes, be they illicit
or otherwise. Our Management Information (MI) does not differentiate between the different
types of cigarettes or alcohol and we do not provide data on a regional basis, only
national statistics. HMRC CI do record the number of arrests made but again this data
is not differentiated between the different types of cigarettes or alcohol and we
do not provide data on a regional basis only national statistics.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC
is not responsible for making an application to the courts for the revoking of a trader’s
retail alcohol licence: that remains the responsibility of the appropriate Trading
Standards office. Normally Trading Standards Officers will accompany HMRC CI officers
when they visit a premises suspected of having non duty paid or illicit tobacco or
alcohol products. If such products are found, then they can evidence the fact and
take such action they deem appropriate. HMRC CI MI does not capture such referrals
nor the results of any action that may be taken by the appropriate authority.</p><p>
</p><p>Similarly HMRC are not responsible for terminating a traders National Lottery
Licence: that remains the responsibility of Camelot. Where HMRC CI seize non paid
or illicit tobacco or alcohol products, there is a protocol for Camelot to be notified
so they can take such action they deem appropriate. HMRC CI MI does not capture such
referrals nor the results of any action that may be taken by the appropriate authority.</p><p>
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