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Mini-marts face 12-month closures after law change
The UK government is implementing new laws allowing authorities to shut illegal mini-marts, vape shops, and barbershops for up to 12 months, double the current three-month limit, to combat organized crime linked to street-level drug dealing, money laundering, and exploitation. The move follows BBC investigations exposing criminal activities within these shops and aims to give investigators more time to gather evidence and prevent recidivism. The changes are expected to become law by the end of the year and take effect in early 2027, with authorities in Scotland and Northern Ireland being informed of the new powers.
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