Eighth person convicted for illegal vape sales at Oxford shop
The former owner of Matean Market in Oxford has been convicted of eight offences related to illegal vape sales.Summary
Shafiullah Malikzadeh, the former owner of Matean Market on Hollow Way in Oxford, has been convicted of eight offences related to illegal vape sales. The case was heard at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court on April 27, where he was found guilty despite denying ownership at the time of the offences. The court ordered him to pay a total of £8,955.50 in fines, victim surcharge, and costs. This conviction marks the eighth time someone has been prosecuted in connection with the shop, which has a history of non-compliance. Trading standards officers had attempted to engage with Malikzadeh multiple times in 2023 and 2024, including offering him the chance to voluntarily surrender seized vapes, but he failed to respond. The shop is now under new ownership and was found to be in full legal compliance during its last inspection. Authorities urge anyone with information about the illegal sale of tobacco and nicotine products to report it anonymously.
(Source：Oxford Mail)
