Bromley Council closes five shops over illegal tobacco sales

June 13, 2026

South London News On Your Doorstep Desk Edited By Jimmy Nsubuga

Bromley Council has successfully secured closure orders for five retail premises across the borough due to ongoing concerns surrounding the sale of illicit tobacco and vapes. The orders, granted by Bromley Magistrates' Court, will remain in place for three months, until the end of July.

Enforcement action against illegal sales

The five shops, located in Penge, Bromley, and Orpington, have been targeted by the council’s Trading Standards team. This action follows earlier legal and enforcement work conducted in 2024 and 2025, which included the seizure of illicit tobacco products and raids on retail premises in partnership with the Police. The closure orders are being served under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. Landlords of the affected premises are also being notified.

The premises subject to the closure orders are:

High Street Vape at 225 High Street, Bromley, BR1 1NZ
Easy Shop at 242 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0LZ
Blue Mini Market at 72 Cotmandene Crescent, (Haverstock Court) Orpington, BR5 2RE
Puff and Munch at 185 High Street, Bromley, BR1 1NN
One of One at 123a High Street, Penge, SE20 7DS

A spokesperson for Bromley Council stated, "We remain committed to taking action to protect residents from illegal goods that often also pose serious safety and health risks. We are grateful as well to residents who have also taken the time to report concerns about specific retailers. Although we can’t always share details while investigations are ongoing, every report is followed up, and we will use our test‑purchase powers whenever required.”

Food safety concerns also identified

In addition to the illicit tobacco sales, the council’s food safety team also inspected three of the five stores. At Puff and Munch, One of One, and Easy Shop, food items including crisps, confectionary, and soft drinks were seized as they failed to meet UK food labelling regulations. Some of these products also contained food additives not permitted for use in the United Kingdom.

Under the terms of the closure orders, only named habitual residents and authorised individuals are now permitted to enter the premises. Any other individual found on the premises commits a criminal offence and could face up to 51 weeks in prison and/or a fine.

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