Rolling papers confiscated

In a series of raids throughout the United States, police have seized significant quantities of counterfeit Top and Job cigarette papers, according to Republic Tobacco.

Republic has filed civil actions seeking monetary and punitive damages and injunctive relief from those who traffic in counterfeit goods and who have profited from their sale and distribution.

The company says it continues to work closely with both federal and state law enforcement authorities and police departments to prosecute criminally and punish those who would knowingly traffic in counterfeit cigarette papers.

On May 14, 2019 DeKalb County, Georgia Sheriff’s Police executed search warrants on three wholesalers and retailers who were allegedly trafficking in counterfeit goods, resulting in substantial criminal and civil seizures, according to Republic.

The company has filed lawsuits against wholesalers and retailers trafficking in counterfeit goods in states throughout the country, with additional actions forthcoming. Republic says it has also filed actions against foreign nationals selling counterfeit goods at trade shows, and it monitors trade shows for the proliferation and marketing of counterfeit products.