Convenience Store Denied Alcohol License for Selling Counterfeit Tobacco

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Jan.10.2024

Convenience Store Denied Alcohol License for Selling Counterfeit Tobacco

Mini convenience store on Waterloo Road denied alcohol license for selling counterfeit tobacco and illegal e-cigarettes. Investigation underway.

According to a report from UK media outlet Stoke Sentinel on January 10th, a mini convenience store on Waterloo Road has been denied an alcohol license due to selling counterfeit tobacco and illegal e-cigarettes.

Trade standards officials are under investigation after purchasing a pack of Richmond cigarettes and an over-the-limit disposable e-cigarette for £5, sparking concerns within the department.

Dahana Nasumutin, the business manager of this convenience store, applied for a liquor license. However, the trade standards department rejected the application for selling alcohol, as they deemed the store to be in violation of the licensing goals of preventing crime and disorder.

Ms. Nasimutin responded by stating that measures have been taken to remove all tobacco products from customer view and prominently display notices regarding age restrictions for tobacco sales in the store. She also emphasized that all activities deemed illegal have ceased. Despite detailing crime and chaos prevention measures in the application form, the city council licensing committee still rejected the alcohol sales permit during deliberations and will provide reasons for the denial at a later date.

References:

[1] Booze bid blocked for Stoke-on-Trent shop caught selling illegal vapes

Also Read:

[1] Cumberland County to Address Illegal E-cigarette Sales in Public Meeting

[2] Liverpool Authorities Crack Down on Illegal E-Cigarette Sales

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