A "large amount" of fake cigarettes, tobacco and a car have been seized from a shop and a home in Lowestoft.

One person was arrested on suspicion of money laundering during the joint police and HMRC operation which happened in the north of the town yesterday.

Eastern Daily Press: Bags of fake cigarettes seized in LowestoftBags of fake cigarettes seized in Lowestoft (Image: Lowestoft police)

Police also seized a red Suzuki Swift, which was being "used as an overflow unit" for excess cigarettes and a quantity of cash.

A Lowestoft police spokesman said on Facebook: "Great result following a joint visit by HMRC and police to a shop and a dwelling in north Lowestoft.

Eastern Daily Press: A red Suzuki Swift was also seized in LowestoftA red Suzuki Swift was also seized in Lowestoft (Image: Lowestoft police)

"I would also like to report that the rats in this shop appear to be even bigger than the last shop we visited going by the size of the droppings.

Eastern Daily Press: Some of the money seized in LowestoftSome of the money seized in Lowestoft (Image: Lowestoft police)

"Before you start, it is illegal and people moan to us all the time about it."