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crime16h ago

UK Trading Standards staff report mounting threats from organised crime gangs targeting High Street shops.
Mandy’s team documented intimidation tied to illegal tobacco and vape shop investigations.
The CTSI says 96% of frontline teams now deal with organised crime on High Streets.
Mandy’s personal address was found, leading to repeated home harassment and a move.
Police advised relocation using multiple removal firms to avoid targeted discovery.
The government plans a new task force and funding to strengthen responses to High Street crime.
CTSI chief executive John Herriman calls for more powers to close illegal shops.
Some shops linked to organised crime operate across towns and even villages.
Trading Standards officers report risk of violence and sexual harassment while enforcing laws.
Authorities acknowledge the scale of crime and pledge to strengthen enforcement.

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crime12h ago

Latest findings show up to half of convenience stores and vape shops in some areas are linked to organised crime, per Trading Standards.
The report identifies two ‘corridors of crime’ along UK coasts and tourist towns as hotspots for dodgy shops.
Officers report increased numbers of cash-intensive businesses on local high streets since 2020.
Local authority trading standards budgets have fallen up to 50% over the past decade, hindering enforcement.
The report calls for a renewed ten-point plan to reclaim the UK’s high streets, including licensing reviews for illicit goods.
Industry groups welcomed the report, stressing that legitimate retailers should not be conflated with criminals.
Trading Standards warned that dodgy shops threaten public safety and the viability of nearby legitimate businesses.
One officer described threats and violence linked to dodgy shops encountered in frontline work.
Local authorities emphasize inter-agency collaboration and sustained enforcement funding as critical.
The report links illicit marketplaces to various crimes, including anti-social behaviour and drug distribution.

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