THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - New Law to Empower Police to Shutter Criminal Vape Shops.
New legislation will grant police across the United Kingdom far-reaching police powers to shut down vape shops, Turkish barbers, and other businesses allegedly tied to organized crime for up to a year.
New legislation will grant police across the United Kingdom far-reaching police powers to shut down vape shops, Turkish barbers, and other businesses allegedly tied to organized crime for up to a year. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Police in the United Kingdom will be given the power to shut down small businesses linked to organized crime for up to a year, such as vape shops and Turkish barbers. DETAIL: The legislation empowering police to close down small businesses for up to a year will be introduced later in 2026 following consultation. The new measures aim to give investigators more time to gather evidence, pursue prosecutions, and dismantle criminal operations. “Closure orders are a key enforcement tool for trading standards…Open