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Illegal vape and tobacco sales lead to store closures in Runcorn and Stoke-On-Trent

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Quick Pick Store Runcorn (formerly known as Rojcorn) has been issued with a closure order following a lengthy investigation by Halton Trading Standards. The store was visited by Halton Borough Council Trading Standards officers on six occasions and found to be selling illegal tobacco and…

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