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Dunstable business closed following illegal tobacco enforcement operation

Dunstable business closed following illegal tobacco enforcement operation john.day Tue 20/10/2026 12:22pm 20 October 2026 Trading Standards Two Dunstable town centre businesses have been linked to the sale and storage of illegal tobacco products following a multi-agency enforcement operation. The operation, led by our Trading Standards team, took place on 15 October 2026 and involved officers from the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU), ERSOU's Method of Entry Team and specialist tobacco and drug detection dogs from Specialist K9's. An inspection was carried out at The Corner Shop, 37 High Street North, and a search warrant was executed at The Dunstable Local Grocery, 31 High Street North, as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt criminal activity, protect legitimate businesses and safeguard local communities. During the operation, officers seized 3,160 illicit cigarettes and 195 hand-rolling tobacco with an estimated market value of around £70,000. An investigation by our Trading Standards team, including 11 test purchases between November 2025 and October 2026, found that The Corner Shop was selling illicit tobacco, with stock stored at The Dunstable Local Grocery via a

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