Mini-mart closed for three months after BBC investigation exposes drug sales
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- A mini-mart in the West Midlands has been shut for three months after a BBC investigation revealed the sale of cocaine, cannabis, and prescription drugs.
- Crystal meth and cannabis were also seized, leading to an arrest and drug possession charges.
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A mini-mart in the West Midlands has been closed for three months after an undercover BBC investigation exposed cocaine, cannabis, and prescription medicines being sold over the counter.
Crystal meth and cannabis had also been seized last week from the Cradley Market store, on Cradley High Street in Sandwell, leading to one arrest.
The force confirmed a 43-year-old man from Cradley Heath was charged with possession of Class A and Class B drugs. He is due before magistrates in August.
There was no representation from the store at the Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court hearing earlier, brought by Sandwell Borough Council. It said the shop had been reported as a serious nuisance.
The government is now looking at changing legislation, to allow authorities to close illegal mini-marts, barbers and vape shops for up to a year.
