A Macclesfield convenience store is among eight to have been shut down for selling illegal goods.

Macclesfield Mini Market on Mill Street has been hit with a three-month closure order following reports of underage vape sales, illicit tobacco sales and anti-social behaviour.

This was a joint effort between the Eastern Protecting Vulnerable People Exploitation Team, Macclesfield South Beat Team, and Cheshire East Trading Standards.

Chief Superintendent Saf Ali said: "This is a great example of the action we will take on retailers who repeatedly offend, and I hope this sends a clear message that illegal tobacco and vape products have no place in Cheshire's shops.

"Working alongside our partners, we gathered evidence against these premises and the closure orders are now in place for three months after being granted by the courts.

"We will continue to tackle anti-social behaviour and the supply of illicit products to keep residents across Cheshire safe."

The closure order at Macclesfield Mini Market (Credit: Supplied)

Between Monday, June 29, and Friday, July 3, Cheshire Police made applications for closure orders for eight premises across the county.

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This includes three in Crewe, one in Nantwich and three in Warrington.

Councillor Dawn Clark, Cheshire East Council cabinet member for finance, legal and enforcement, said: "These raids and closure orders send out a clear message that we are an enforcing council and we will continue to tackle head on the scourge of illicit tobacco and vapes – as well as underage tobacco sales – working effectively with our partners.

"Anti-social and unlawful outlets in Cheshire East should know that we will not stand by and watch while they act illegally.

"The sale of Illicit tobacco and vapes has proven links to organised crime and the sale of these products is known to contribute to human trafficking and other criminality.

"Illicit tobacco also undermines efforts of our health teams and NHS partners to reduce the number of people smoking and encourages children to take up smoking, which negatively impacts their long-term health.

"I would urge people to report the sale of illegal tobacco and single-use vapes in Cheshire East by calling the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 0808 2231133 or start a Live Chat on our website."