An Alsager shop is locked down until February after being issued with a closure order by police

By The Editor 10th Nov 2026

Local News by The Editor 3 hours ago

Police officers from the Eastern Problem-Solving Team have closed down shops in Alsager, Sandbach and Macclesfield and Congleton after successfully applying for a number of closure orders.

On Thursday 5 November, officers from the Eastern Problem-Solving Team were granted seven closure orders for shops in the east of Cheshire.

The orders were granted after officers were submitted evidence to the court following concerns that illicit tobacco products were being sold within the retailers.

The orders were then enforced at the following premises, which will now remain closed until February 2027:

Swan Bank Mini Market, Swan bank, Congleton
The Vape Club, Lawton Road, Alsager
Sandbach Mini market, Bradwall Road, Sandbach
Marvel Corner Shop, Congleton Road, Sandbach
Euro Plus, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield
Yum Yums, Chestergate, Macclesfield
Express Mini Market, Mill Street, Macclesfield

Anyone who enters any of the properties whilst they remain closed could face a hefty fine or even a prison sentence.

Police Constable Helen Weeks, of the Eastern Problem-Solving Team, said: "I hope that the action of closing seven retailers involved in criminal activity, and keeping an eighth closed for even longer, sends a clear message to those involved in any form of criminality that their actions will not be tolerated in the east of Cheshire.

"I also hope that it reassures residents that police do listen to their concerns and will always take action when they come to us with any concerns.

"With that said, we cannot act without your vital information. So if you are aware of any criminality taking place in your area, let us know and we will take it from there."

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