Llandudno Magistrates Court grant a three month closure order, to ensure the safety of residents in Llandudno Junction
Dangerous illicit and fake tobacco and cigarettes
Following complaints from concerned residents, Conwy Council Trading Standards Officers with support from North Wales Police inspected OK Stores, Conway Road, Llandudno Junction and Llandudno Mini Mart, Mostyn Street, Llandudno. During the inspection Trading Standards Officers found and seized significant quantities of:
- counterfeit and dangerous children’s toys
- dangerous illicit and fake tobacco and cigarettes
- dangerous and illegal vapes
along with counterfeit UK currency.
Officers immediately closed both shops and applied to Llandudno Magistrates Court to close both shops for a further 3 months.
On 23 September, Magistrates granted a three-month immediate closure order for OK Store, Llandudno Junction and adjourned a decision for Mini Mart, Llandudno, with the shop staying shut for 14 days, with the potential for a further three months closure.
Report a crime contact Crimestoppers 0800 55511
Contact Conwy Trading Standards at trading.standards@conwy.gov.uk
Trading Standards - Conwy County Borough Council
Posted on 30/09/2025