Seven e-cigarette shops in Lincolnshire, England, were ordered to close for selling illegal products

Seven e-cigarette shops in Lincolnshire, England, were ordered to close for selling illegal products

Seven stores in Lincolnshire, England have been closed for selling illegal tobacco and e-cigarettes.

According to a BBC report on June 7, seven stores in Lincolnshire, England have been closed for selling illegal tobacco and e-cigarettes. After surprise inspections by the British police and the Trading Standards Bureau, stores in Spaulding, Crowland and Holbeach were all issued closure orders "for community safety."

According to the law, these stores can reopen after the expiration of the order, but officials said they will work with landlords to prevent future problems. Similar situations have been found in Grantham before, where products were hidden behind false panels and shelves.

The shops that have been issued closure orders include:

Nida, 13 Winsover Road, Spaulding
Global Foods, 2 Winsover Road, Spaulding
Babany, 17 Winsover Road, Spaulding
Europe Store, 46 Holbeach Road, Spaulding
Adams Mini Mart, 8 North Street, Crowland
Sweet and Vape Shop, 5 High Street, Holbeach

Inspector Matt Dickinson said: "The anti-social behaviour and crime associated with these types of shops is unwelcome in our county. We are united in our resolute fight to crack down on illegal tobacco and e-cigarette sales and keep our communities safe."