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Illegal Fags, Drugs Sold Over Counter: Six Shops Closed
11 Aug
Summary
- Six shops closed for selling illegal cigarettes, cocaine, and cannabis.
- Court order mandates initial three-month closure for illegality.
- Investigations involved BBC undercover work and police efforts.
Six businesses on Cradley Heath high street have been forced to close for an initial three months following a court order. This action came after a BBC investigation uncovered illegal activities, including the sale of illicit cigarettes, cocaine, cannabis, and prescription medications. The undercover operation, conducted in April, saw reporters purchase these items directly from several premises.
West Midlands Police and Sandwell Trading Standards confirmed they had been investigating the targeted shops for several months. During these investigations, trading standards visited the premises 12 times, seizing illegal cigarettes, tobacco, and drugs, including crystal meth. Councillor Bob Jones stated that Sandwell Council is committed to combating illegal activity and that these closure orders send a strong message.
