A Herefordshire shop has been closed with immediate effect following a visit from West Mercia Police and Trading Standards.
From West Mercia Police:
“This morning Ross-on-Wye Safer Neighbourhood Team, assisted Trading Standards with a visit to ROSS VAPE SHOP, BROOKEND STREET, ROSS-ON-WYE.
“Counterfeit cigarettes were located, where by Trading Standards put a closing order on the shop.
“Closing it with immediate effect to be presented to Hereford Magistrates Court tomorrow morning, for a more permanent closure order.
“Counterfeit cigarettes can be lethal. They also cost UK tax payers millions of pounds of revenue each year.
“Does your child vape? Beware of such establishments who draw children in to fulfil their addiction.”
