Seven city centre shops have been closed down after they were caught selling illegal cigarettes and vapes.
Principal Lincolnshire Trading Standards officer Andy Wright said: "It is no coincidence that we find shops selling illegal cigarettes and vapes in areas where there is a public perception of high crime and where residents feel particularly vulnerable. “These are not shops that sell a few cigarettes or vapes on the side. Instead, they exist solely to supply illegal goods. The shops are operated by criminals and out-of-county organised crime groups."The seven shops closed were: Mr Chippy, High Street Vapes, Top Mini Market, Universal Vape, Vape Center, Portland Vapes and Kikush.
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