A shop in Sidcup has been shut down for illegally selling tobacco, as reported by our sister title London Now.
Sidcup Mini Market, located at 9 St John’s Parade in Sidcup, has been closed for three months following an investigation by the London Borough of Bexley’s trading standards team, with support from Police Safer Neighbourhood Teams.
The closure order was granted by Bromley Magistrates’ Court on January 29 under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, London Now reports, where further details of the enforcement action can be read.
Cllr Richard Diment said: "Securing this closure order demonstrates our continued commitment to keeping our communities safe and makes it clear the sale of illicit tobacco and cigarettes will not be tolerated in our Borough.
"We remain committed to working with our partners, including the Police Safer Neighbourhood Teams, to protect our residents and maintain a fair trading environment."
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The action followed three successful test purchases between October 2025 and January 2026.
A substantial seizure was made on January 27, with officers confiscating 768 packets of cigarettes and 5.1kg of hand-rolling tobacco.
The closure order will remain in effect until 11.59pm on April 28, 2026.
The investigation highlights ongoing efforts by trading standards teams to combat the illegal sale of age-restricted and counterfeit goods.
