Mr Taunton Shut Down for Illegal Sales

0:00On March 20th, a shop in Totten called Mr. Totten on Bridge Street faces a three-month closure after selling non-compliant vapes, illegal tobacco, and counterfeit items. Avan and Somerset Police joined forces with licensing teams, anti-social behavior units, and trading standards to win the order from Totten. Magistrates Court last Thursday, March 12th, 2026. The court linked the shop to local crime, nuisance and disorder, following many complaints from parents and residents worried about these products. Reaching kids and fueling problems in the neighborhood, offices built a strong case with evidence under Section 80 of the anti-social behavior, Crime and Policing Act, proving long-running illegal sales. The shutdown could extend for three more months, and entering the property now counts as a crime, helping restore calm to the Bridge Street area.