HMRC Merseyside crackdown leads to seven arrests in high street campaign

Summary

Seven people have been arrested in Merseyside after a crackdown on illegal activity on the high street.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) made unannounced visits to eight shops as it scales up its work to tackle illegal activity on the high street.

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