A convenience store called Norton has been ordered to close after allegedly selling fake and illegal tobacco to children.
According to a report by Stockton, a convenience store called Norton has been ordered to close on December 7th due to allegations of selling counterfeit and illegal tobacco products to children. This legal order was officially issued on Wednesday, December 6th, by the Teesside Magistrates’ Court for the Norton store located on Norton Road. It is valid for three months and will be enforced by the Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.
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Lord Michael Bichard, Chairman of the National Trading Standards Committee in the UK, has stated that the illicit tobacco trade is causing harm to local communities and affecting law-abiding honest businesses.
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