In a significant victory in the battle against the illicit trade, the Government today (June 10) announced extending closure orders to 12 months for businesses found to be selling illicit products. Under the existing legal framework in England and Wales, authorities were severely restricted in their enforcement capabilities. Trading Standards officers could previously enforce shop closures for a maximum of three months. Even when leveraging spec…
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