Large amounts of tobacco and vapes have been seized in Burnley as part of a joint operation between police and Trading Standards.

The products seized were said by police to be "not up to UK standards."

A picture shared by Burnley and Padiham Police on Facebook shows multiple large, clear bags containing vapes and pouches of tobacco.

Vapes and tobacco were seized as part of the operationVapes and tobacco were seized as part of the operation (Image: Burnley and Padiham Police/Facebook)

A spokesperson said: "Burnley neighbourhood policing team have been assisting colleagues from Trading Standards with checks for illegal tobacco and vapes in the Burnley area based on intelligence received.

"Tobacco and vapes were seized that were not up to UK standards from the shops that were visited.

"We will continue to support Trading Standards with these visits and if you have any information, please contact the police on 101 or sign up to our free messaging service - In the Know."