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Nottingham shop closure secured following joint investigation into illegal sales

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A joint operation between Nottingham City Council’s Trading Standards team and Nottinghamshire Police has resulted in the closure of a shop on Mansfield Road, Nottingham, following the discovery of illegal goods being sold from the premises. Victoria Mix has been issued with a closure order…

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