Shocking Britain

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ShockingBritain · 30/04/2026 08:22

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdxplq92rx1o

The crime wave from overseas gang led, drug dealing, money laundering, fake cigarettes, etc dominating our High Streets.

'We will kill you and burn your house': Council staff under attack from High Street gangs

Dozens of Trading Standards officers describe intimidation from criminals running mini-marts and vape shops.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdxplq92rx1o

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ShockingBritain · 30/04/2026 08:59

GoodkneeBadKnee · 30/04/2026 08:45

What's your AIBU?

I don't have one. I think, asking if it was shocking would be pointless since hopefully? most would find it shocking.

Aibu has been used for a very long time for discussion too, hence the ability to post a thread without a poll. 😊

Do you have these shops in your town, city, village selling under the counter illegal or dangerous items?

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GoodkneeBadKnee · 30/04/2026 08:45

What's your AIBU?

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ShockingBritain · 30/04/2026 08:26

"She faced escalating threats from a Kurdish crime gang, that had been selling illegal cigarettes and nitrous oxide canisters in mini-marts across the UK."

We had a similar shop closed recently after a raid found illegal vapes, large amounts of cash, drugs. Another popped up around the corner days later.

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ShockingBritain · 30/04/2026 08:24

"We will kill you and burn your house': Council staff under attack from High Street gangs"

They are not being controlled. Illegal tobacco under the counter, spice laced vapes sold to kids, cash only barbers, money laundering.

Investigators are met with violence and threats.

"THEY DON'T PLAY BY THE SAME RULES AS EVERYONE ELSE"

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