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Crewe 'mini markets' shut down as police seize cash and counterfeit goods

Local News by Ryan Parker 28th Aug 2026   11
Vinos Mini Market (pictured) and Hightown Mini Market have been shut down following visits by Cheshire Police and Trading Standards (Photo: Ryan Parker).
Vinos Mini Market (pictured) and Hightown Mini Market have been shut down following visits by Cheshire Police and Trading Standards (Photo: Ryan Parker).
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Two more vape shops in Crewe have been hit with closure orders, with cash and counterfeit cigarettes seized.

On Tuesday 25 August, Vinos Mini Market (formerly Supernews) and Hightown Mini Market were visited by Cheshire Police and Trading Standards.

Following the operation, applications for closure orders were made, with Crewe shops now boarded up.

Vinos Mini Market and Hightown Mini Market are now two of eight premises recently shut following investigations into anti-social behaviour and failures to comply with age-restricted sales laws.

The others are Liam Grocery Shop, Top Gee and Bob Shop on Nantwich Road, Infinity Mini Market, Market Street and High Street Market, High Street, along with Friendly Mart on High Street, Nantwich.

A Cheshire Police spokesperson told Nub News: "On Tuesday 25 August, officers from Cheshire Police conducted partnership visits with Trading Standards to a number of vape shops in Crewe.

"A large amount of cash was seized during the visits, along with counterfeit cigarettes.

"Following the operation, applications for closure orders were made for two stores on Hightown and Market Street."

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Pcornes180

Only people making a living today are the ones boarding up the shops 😂😂😂

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Farrout

Eight commercial premises in Crewe have been issued closure orders and boarded up due to counterfeit sales, anti-social behavior, and failure to comply with age-restricted sales laws, just another twenty five to go!

Myles

Sad news indeed. These small businesses are well used by the local community and will certainly be missed.

Pcornes180

This is just the tip of the iceberg.
The town is rife with them.
Well done Cheshire constabulary.👍

Chipper1507

Take notice Cec when this sort of shop applies for approval,rather have an empty shop than this lot.

G.mottram36

Good keep up the good work , we don’t need these people here .


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