Bexley Council's Trading Standards team, in collaboration with the Metropolitan Police, has closed four shops selling illicit tobacco and vaping products following extensive investigations. The Bromley Magistrates' Court granted Closure Orders for three months, effective until August 29. Council leader Baroness O'Neill emphasized the health risks and criminal links of such products, asserting a commitment to a lawful trading environment. The shops included Euro Express and Bexley Express, both implicated in multiple illegal sales and seizures, underlining the serious impacts of such illicit activities on the community.
The closure of four shops selling illicit products, upheld by Bromley Magistrates' Court, highlights ongoing efforts by Bexley Council and police against illegal tobacco sales.
The investigation emphasized the dangerous impact of illicit products on community health and the local economy, demonstrating the commitment of authorities in maintaining fair trade.
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