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Dudley Council Shuts Down 21 Shops in Crime Crackdown

8/12/2025

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Dudley Council has taken a firm stand against illicit goods, shutting down 21 shops this year and eyeing three more closures. Officers seized a staggering 9,000 vapes and illegal tobacco, revealing ties to organized crime. In Blaenau Gwent, 456 vapes and 4,280 cigarettes were confiscated, underscoring the serious risks counterfeit products pose to children. The fight against these illegal activities rages on.

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Story summary

Dudley Council has taken a firm stand against illicit goods, shutting down 21 shops this year and eyeing three more closures. Officers seized a staggering 9,000 vapes and illegal tobacco, revealing ties to organized crime. In Blaenau Gwent, 456 vapes and 4,280 cigarettes were confiscated, underscoring the serious risks counterfeit products pose to children. The fight against these illegal activities rages on.