Licensing checks

The beat team are taking a strong approach to illicit tobacco, cigarettes and vapes being sold in local stores, including to underage children. Licensing checks are consistently being targeted within the area and a zero tolerance approach has been implemented.

If you suspect any stores are contributing to this then please report to 101 non emergency or contact the local beat team on your local beat page under contact forms.

Actions

• 15 October 2025
  

  The team are working with members of the public to target illicit vapes & tobacco that are being sold within our local stores in the area. We rely heavily on intelligence from members of the public calling us and making us aware which shops are an issue. Please continue to report so we can target these appropriately.

• 7 October 2025
  

  We are making a key focus to deal with unlicensed and illegal goods this month. Please report any goods you are unsure about via 101 or speak to an officers while we are out in the community.