Four convenience stores in Macclesfield have been shut down as police look to stamp out the sale of illicit tobacco products.

Officers have Cheshire Police's Eastern Problem-Solving Team have closed down eight shops in the region after successfully applying for a number of closure orders.

Among them are Euro-Plus on Sunderland Street, Yum Yum on Chestergate and Express Mini Market on Mill Street, under the Ian Curtis mural.

Police Constable Helen Weeks 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."

Euro-Plus on Sunderland Street (Credit: Cheshire Police)

The Eastern Problem-Solving Team were granted seven closure orders on Thursday, November 5, after officers submitted evidence to the court following concerns that illicit tobacco products were being sold within the retailers.

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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 Yum, Chestergate, Macclesfield
• Express Mini Market, Mill Street, Macclesfield

On Tuesday, November 10, a closure order already in place at the Victoria Mart on Queen Victoria Street in Macclesfield was extended until February 2027.

Police have warned that anyone who enters any of the properties whilst they remain closed could face a hefty fine or even a prison sentence.

Yum Yum on Chestergate (Credit: Cheshire Police)