Three men are jailed for their roles in a large-scale counterfeit cigarette and tobacco operation worth about £25 million, run from premises in and around Glasgow and Hamilton. The investigation is linked to a wider UK black-market scheme uncovered by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), which authorities describe as generating millions of pounds in profit for organised crime figures. Reporting across the cases states that the operation involved smuggling and selling counterfeit cigarettes and tobacco products, with proceeds returning to those connected to the group. The locations mentioned include Glasgow and Lanarkshire, including Hamilton, where the business is described as operating as a central hub. Police and HMRC activity focused on dismantling the network and disrupting supply and distribution. The men are convicted and sentenced following the findings of the HMRC-led investigation, with courts treating the offences as serious organised crime-related activity. While details on amounts moved and the full operational structure are not fully consistent across reports, both outlets describe the same core case: a multi-million-pound illicit cigarette racket, uncovered by HMRC, tied to premises in Scotland and resulting in prison sentences.