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A shop owner in Kidsgrove has been prosecuted by Staffordshire Trading Standards
Posted 26 February 2024 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Updates|Crime|West Midlands
UPDATES: Public complaints led Trading Standards to uncover thousands of counterfeit cigarettes, illicit tobacco products and illegal vapes at a Staffordshire shop, resulting in a community order, unpaid work and substantial costs.
A shop owner who sold counterfeit tobacco has been fined and given a community order following an investigation by Staffordshire County Council Trading Standards.
Dilman Ramazan (23) came to the attention of Trading Standards following numerous reports from the public about his shop, Ari’s Mini Mart in Kidsgrove, selling illegal goods.
During searches of the premises between 15 Marc...
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