The incident on Oxford Street, where a tourist was charged an outrageous amount for candy, triggered a police raid that unveiled £80,000 worth of suspected counterfeit and unsafe products. Authorities reported a rise in such dubious candy stores during the pandemic, noting their detrimental impact on the area and concerns over public safety. Following the raid, two sales assistants escaped through a secret panel, highlighting potential illegal operations behind these shops. Westminster City Council aims to eradicate these establishments due to their exploitative practices and the danger they pose to consumers.
The incident occurred last month at a candy store - one of dozens that line Oxford Street, advertising American snacks like Goldfish and Sour Patch Kids, as well as vapes and souvenirs such as Union Jack mugs and miniature Towers of London, for eye-popping prices.
Adam Hug, leader of Westminster City Council, told The Washington Post, "The rash of U.S. candy stores which sprang up during the pandemic rapidly became a blight on Oxford Street with some unscrupulous owners peddling unsafe and illegal goods."
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