Troublemakers gathering outside the shop made residents’ lives miserable
Euro Discount Shop on the corner of Stapleton Road and Villiers Road, in Bristol (Image: Avon and Somerset Police)
A shop in Bristol which was closed for selling illegal tobacco and nitrous oxide has been forced to stay closed for an extra three months and police are looking at having it shut down for good.
The Euro Discount Shop, in Stapleton Road, Easton, was first shut down in February after it was found selling non-compliant vapes, illegal tobacco and nitrous oxide.
The original order, granted on February 13, has been extended for an additional three months after police officers proved the store had contributed significantly to anti-social behaviour in the area.
Anti-Social Behaviour Coordinator Tina McIvor said: “When we first requested the closure order, we evidenced the impact this shop was having on the local community.
“Large groups would regularly gather outside the shop, day and night, and leaving drug paraphernalia such as empty nitrous oxide cannisters.
“The initial closure order gave residents much-needed respite from the noise nuisance as well.
Euro Discount Shop was first closed in February (Image: Avon and Somerset Police)
“It is through the reporting and intelligence gathering that we are able to secure closure orders on properties and businesses such as this, and we encourage others to report any anti-social behaviour to us.”
Neighbourhood Inspector Tom Tooth said: “Residents who live nearby the shop have told us their quality of life has improved massively and they are seeing significantly less anti-social behaviour since the business closed.
“Anti-social behaviour and associated crimes have a detrimental impact on the lives of our community. In the past, we have had residents looking to move or not wanting to go out because of anti-social behaviour in their communities.
“We are committed to cracking down on this behaviour, so everyone can feel safe in their homes and in their communities.”
The extended closure order will be in place for a further three months, and officers will now explore a permanent closure order for the business.