Dover District Council has joined forces with Kent Police and Kent County Council Trading Standards to take further action against the illicit tobacco trade in the district.
Following continued intelligence gathering and joint enforcement activity, a Closure Notice was issued in respect of Deal Vape Shop, High Street, Deal, after the premises was visited by partner agencies on Monday 2 November, and illicit tobacco and cigarettes have been seized.
Folkestone Magistrates have issued a Closure Order today (Thursday 5 November), which was granted for a period of 3 months.
Cllr Michael Nee, DDC Cabinet Member for Finance, Governance, Technology and Resilience said: “Residents and legitimate businesses should not have to put up with the consequences of persistent illegal trading. This action shows the value of agencies working together, sharing intelligence and taking coordinated enforcement action. Our message is simple, we will continue to work with Kent Police and Kent County Council Trading Standards to disrupt the illicit tobacco trade and protect our communities.”
Posted on 05 November 2026