Closure order for West Midlands shop after illegal vapes and cigarettes seized
'Boss Mart 2' in Olton must remain closed until November 26.
A West Midlands shop has been handed a closure order after illegal vapes and cigarettes were seized.
West Midlands Police’s Solihull licensing team worked alongside Solihull Council's Trading Standards to carry out an investigation into 'Boss Mart 2' on Warwick Road, Olton, after illicit goods were seized.
The force says it recieved multiple calls from the community about anti-social behaviour at the business, and following a visit from Trading Standards, several bags of illicit goods including illegal vapes, counterfeit products, and illegal tobacco were recovered.
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A three-month closure order has now been issued for the business and it must remain closed until November 26.
Under the order, if anyone other than the landlord, contractors for the landlord or emergency services are found on or entering the premises they can be arrested.
If found guilty of breaching the closure order, they are liable to imprisonment and or a fine.