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Tom Beattie

Ferryhill shop ordered to close after it was found to be selling illegal tobacco

A County Durham shop has been ordered to close after illegal tobacco was found being sold from the premises.

Durham County Council secured a three-month closure order for Harry’s Mini Market, on Market Street, Ferryhill, from Peterlee Magistrates’ Court following a a visit to the store from trading standards officers.

In October this year, the proprietor of the shop told officers that no illicit tobacco products were in stock on the premises.

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