Not only does smoking harm your health but it also costs a lot too. Sometimes we may be at risk of switching our spending from basic needs such as food and shelter to tobacco. This spending behaviour can often be difficult to change because of the addictive nature of tobacco products.
Because of this we may turn to illegal products as it is often cheaper than regulated products.
The illegal trade involves a range of tobacco products that are sold illegally, often to underaged users, without paying taxes (VAT and excise duty). It provides a cheap and unregulated supply of tobacco to those who might otherwise be put off by cost.
