Sniffer Dog Helps Shut Down Leighton Buzzard Shop for Selling Illegal Tobacco and Vapes

Sniffer dog helps shut down Leighton Buzzard shop for selling illegal tobacco and vapes

A shop in Leighton Buzzard has been shut down for selling illegal tobacco and vapes – thanks to the help of a dog with a nose for crime.

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On 13 June 2025, Luton Magistrate's Court approved a three-month closure order for L&B Market, located at 5a North Street, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1EN. The order, which makes it a criminal offence to enter the premises, was granted in response to persistent concerns from residents, schools, and businesses about the shop’s ongoing sale of illegal tobacco and vapes, including sales to minors over the past year. During visits on 13 June 2025 officers …

Leamington Spa c-store shut down for selling illegal vapes and tobacco

A store has been shut down after concerns regarding the sale of illegal vapes and other potential offences