A Hornsea vape shop has been ordered to close for three months after an investigation uncovered the sale of illegal tobacco and underage vape sales.
East Riding Council’s trading standards service successfully secured the three-month closure order against The Vape Shop in Cliff Road, Hornsea.
The order was granted by Beverley Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, August 21, under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.
The closure order requires the premises to remain shut for a period of three months, during which time any breach of the order may result in further legal action.
The closure follows an investigation by trading standards that uncovered significant antisocial behaviour linked to the premises. Evidence presented to the court demonstrated that the business was involved in the sale of illegal tobacco, cigarettes and vapes, including the supply of these age-restricted products to children.
Shops that sell illegal products and supply vapes and cigarettes to children as young as 13 endanger young people as well as undermining legitimate businesses and causing nuisance to local communities.
Councillor Lyn Healing, East Riding Council cabinet member for communities and public protection, said: “This is a significant result for our trading standards team and a clear message to others engaging in similar activities.
“We remain committed to taking firm action against any business found to be trading illegally, particularly those that put children at risk.”