At a guess your rumour is almost certainly bollocks. No need for 'gangmasters' to encourage the unemployed to take that trip, an all inclusive trip to France and £160 worth of fags for free is great value for anyone who is in full time employment. :D
That's a better offer than anything a...
Not sure I agree with you, there is still a huge saving to be had in France on cigarettes compared to the UK.
Camel cost me £4.86 in France last week, they are £8.99 in my local shop over here.
Nigh on half the price in fact.