Evidence was given to an Oxford City Council licensing committee that illegal tobacco was stored in the shop, repeated breaches of tobacco display requirements and concerns about the storage of fireworks at the premises. READ MORE: Wasp invasion sparks calls of concern in villageThe meeting, on July 27, came months after Food Standards Agency officials slammed the shop's standards. Management of food safety at the venue required ‘urgent improvement’, according to inspectors. "Businesses involved in the illegal tobacco trade can expect us to take firm action.” “This decision sends a clear message that illegal tobacco and other unlawful activity linked to licensed premises will not be tolerated.