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Record haul of fake wine and vodka seized at shop (From Daily Echo)
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Record haul of fake wine and vodka seized at shop
9:52am Tuesday 10th April 2012 in Crime By Arron Hendy
Londis in Lodge Road, Southampton
A CORNER shop has been banned from selling alcohol for a week after a record haul of fake vodka and wine was discovered for sale.
Trading Standards officers swooped on Londis News in Lodge Road, Southampton, after a complaint from a customers and discovered 124 counterfeit and non-duty paid bottles of vodka and wine.
Shop owner Minesh Narenda Patel was called before the city council’s licensing sub-committee and faced a three month drink sales ban. But he said he was “conned” and after assuring councillors he had set up new procedures to ensure it did not happen again the licence suspension was reduced to a week.
Trading Standards’ Christine Hill told how she and a colleague visited Mr Patel following a complaint about a bottle of vodka.
They seized 130 suspected bottles.
Only six were genuine alcohol.
Mr Patel claimed that seven vodka bottles in his office which had no UK stamp duty paid had been given to him by friends for his own use, making them legal.
“That still leaves 117 bottles which we determined as counterfeit and that’s a record for what we’ve found in Southampton,”
Mrs Hill said.
Among the haul were 35 Jacobs Creek wine bottles with tell-tale mis-spellings of Australia.
A total of 45 of the complained about Arctic Ice vodka bottles were discovered. The brand was found to be a made-up name. The substance inside had an “unpleasant odour”.
Mrs Hill said: “Vodkas are more of a health issue. They are made in factories which are not controlled.”
A total of 31 Prince Consort Vodka bottles were sent to the genuine manufacturer and found to be counterfeit or of “poor”
quality.
Jonathan Gray, representing Mr Patel, said the Arctic Vodka was bought from a man who turned up outside the shop with a glossy brochure. His number was provided to Trading Standards.
Mr Patel has bought a £4,500 CCTV system and a £11,500 till, which asks staff to record if identification was asked for.
The store has been ordered to keep all records of purchases, including invoices, receipts and delivery notes relating to alcohol and cigarettes with full details of the supplier.
Mr Patel told the Daily Echo he has made the changes requested already as he wants his customers to be safe.
“Call it naivety or whatever but we had our fingers burnt,” he said.
Comments(50)
mummsie
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10:16am Tue 10 Apr 12
chunky_lover
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10:17am Tue 10 Apr 12
mummsie
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10:17am Tue 10 Apr 12
StevieSteve
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10:20am Tue 10 Apr 12
The Salv
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10:23am Tue 10 Apr 12
SinnerSaint
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10:26am Tue 10 Apr 12
That's "Karma" for you ;-)
dsm
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10:33am Tue 10 Apr 12
mr.southampton
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10:34am Tue 10 Apr 12
Short term greed, but long-term will destroy their business as only foolish people will buy booze from a corner-shop. Better to use Tesco down the road then you know what you're getting.
MisterGrimsdale
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10:39am Tue 10 Apr 12
dsm wrote:17
How many of the 'Ban him for ever' comments would have been made if his name was not Patel but Jones?
Stillness
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10:43am Tue 10 Apr 12
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Totton Ric
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11:15am Tue 10 Apr 12
Pixiienot
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11:29am Tue 10 Apr 12
dsm wrote:Oh come on somebody has always got o play that card... Bet you wouldnt say it if you brought a bottle out of his shop!
How many of the 'Ban him for ever' comments would have been made if his name was not Patel but Jones?
Solomon's Boot
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11:30am Tue 10 Apr 12
dsm wrote:The same amount!
How many of the 'Ban him for ever' comments would have been made if his name was not Patel but Jones?
The bloke's been breaking the law, that's the issue. It's not about race!!
Stupid comment!
chavfreezone
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11:33am Tue 10 Apr 12
Maine Lobster
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11:34am Tue 10 Apr 12
Totton Ric wrote:Agree, a greedy Government seeking to raise money by penalising the moderate majority on the backs of the irresponsible minority. Having said that, any store owner who buys cheap stock from a man who turns up out of the blue has to be a total doughnut or more likely a chancer looking to make a quick buck,regardless of the potential harm to customers.
More to come of this in the near future !. The government have not thought the minimum price through of 40p per unit, this would even make the cheapest supermarket vodka £11+ for a 70cl size bottle, a bottle of Cider £6 for a 2 litre size & 4 cans of average strength Lager £5+. This would drive smaller shops to possible sell cheap imported booze or worse still fake alcohol. Well done the government!
Totton Ric
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11:41am Tue 10 Apr 12
Maine Lobster wrote:Both me & my wife work hard,one of our pleasures is to enjoy a nice bottle of wine, vodka & coke or have friends round & buy a couple of packs of beer. I would not say we are irresponsible drinkers & at the moment enjoy these small pleasures, no matter how much alcohol goes up the people who abuse this will still find money !, Drinking will soon be for the rich only !
Totton Ric wrote: More to come of this in the near future !. The government have not thought the minimum price through of 40p per unit, this would even make the cheapest supermarket vodka £11+ for a 70cl size bottle, a bottle of Cider £6 for a 2 litre size & 4 cans of average strength Lager £5+. This would drive smaller shops to possible sell cheap imported booze or worse still fake alcohol. Well done the government!Agree, a greedy Government seeking to raise money by penalising the moderate majority on the backs of the irresponsible minority. Having said that, any store owner who buys cheap stock from a man who turns up out of the blue has to be a total doughnut or more likely a chancer looking to make a quick buck,regardless of the potential harm to customers.
bigfella777
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11:41am Tue 10 Apr 12
Lone Ranger.
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12:10pm Tue 10 Apr 12
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This council’s licensing sub-committee really does need to start flexing some muscle
Tiz
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12:18pm Tue 10 Apr 12
Totton Ric wrote:Even if it's cheap imported booze, it will still be subject to unit pricing so it would only mean a bigger profit for the shopkeeper, no difference to the purchaser. Lesson here is check what you're buying.
More to come of this in the near future !. The government have not thought the minimum price through of 40p per unit, this would even make the cheapest supermarket vodka £11+ for a 70cl size bottle, a bottle of Cider £6 for a 2 litre size & 4 cans of average strength Lager £5+. This would drive smaller shops to possible sell cheap imported booze or worse still fake alcohol. Well done the government!
Tiz
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12:20pm Tue 10 Apr 12
Lone Ranger. wrote:However, treading standards or the police could appeal the sentence in the magistartes court if they choose.
Once again the council has the powers to take action on an alcohol issue and once again tey fail to deliver.
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This council’s licensing sub-committee really does need to start flexing some muscle
Niel
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12:42pm Tue 10 Apr 12
dsm wrote:Who knows, but as Patel is considered to be the family name for thief by my Indian friends...
How many of the 'Ban him for ever' comments would have been made if his name was not Patel but Jones?
Taskforce 141
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12:44pm Tue 10 Apr 12
Without sufficient penalties people will continue to cut corners and break the law.
SinnerSaint
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1:07pm Tue 10 Apr 12
Niel wrote:What utter, utter shyte!! Patels make up some of the higher caste Indians in Gujarat. They are generally land, property or business owners or all of the above. Most of the British Patels made fortunes in Uganda, East Africa before being hounded out in just the clothes they were wearing by Idi Amin. They prospered here and made second fortunes while Uganda never recovered.
dsm wrote:Who knows, but as Patel is considered to be the family name for thief by my Indian friends...
How many of the 'Ban him for ever' comments would have been made if his name was not Patel but Jones?
solomum
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1:10pm Tue 10 Apr 12
dsm wrote:Why on earth does it matter what his name is? The licence should be permanently revoked as the sale of fake alcohol can cost lives. Also what responsible shop keeper buys alcohol from "a man who turns up outside the shop with a glossy brochure". Sounds like this shop should be avoided at all costs.
How many of the 'Ban him for ever' comments would have been made if his name was not Patel but Jones?
Goldenwight
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1:14pm Tue 10 Apr 12
And people who buy alcohol from blokes who 'turn up outside the shop with a glossy brochure' deserve everything they get.
slippery
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1:29pm Tue 10 Apr 12
KeefyH44
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2:19pm Tue 10 Apr 12
dolomiteman
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2:19pm Tue 10 Apr 12
philiprhampton
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4:14pm Tue 10 Apr 12
sameoldscene
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4:33pm Tue 10 Apr 12
bobbyboy
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5:22pm Tue 10 Apr 12
chunky_lover
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5:30pm Tue 10 Apr 12
Georgem
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6:04pm Tue 10 Apr 12
chunky_lover wrote:Yes! Hang him, and slaughter any of the scum - some of whom don't even have a knighthood, I hear - who frequent this "shop".
who the hell even buys wine or worse still , vodka from a corner shop? down and outs, that's who! bloody nonsense, these places shouldn't be allowed to sell alcohol ever.
Georgem
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6:05pm Tue 10 Apr 12
The Salv wrote:Attempted manslaughter? Slight misunderstanding here. Look up the meanings of those two words, and get back to me.
Seeing as these fake's have been known to kill people in the past they should be called up to the crown court for... what would attempted manslaughter be known as?
Georgem
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6:09pm Tue 10 Apr 12
slippery wrote:Thankfully, not many people would shop at "Slippery Stores"
I would think Londis would have something to say about this,I would if he was using my name to trade under
Georgem
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6:12pm Tue 10 Apr 12
sameoldscene wrote:!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Instant ban, zero tolerance to this. Mr Patel knew what he was doing and needs to be stripped of his liquor license etc. What next, a pharmacist selling fake drugs, a clothes shop selling fake goods and leaving it for a week!! Mr Patel must have known the consequenses for his actions, therefore cannot be trusted.... End of!!!!!!! Probably selling fake ciggies too!!!!! Dont care if his surname is Bloggs, Smith, Jones or Patel or Singh. Instant ban!!!! NO WARNINGS!!!
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There. Some extra ones in case you run out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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beesdee
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6:17pm Tue 10 Apr 12
Georgem wrote:And research the correct (rather than random) use of apostrophes while you're there.
The Salv wrote:Attempted manslaughter? Slight misunderstanding here. Look up the meanings of those two words, and get back to me.
Seeing as these fake's have been known to kill people in the past they should be called up to the crown court for... what would attempted manslaughter be known as?
sameoldscene
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6:25pm Tue 10 Apr 12
beesdee wrote:What a """"""W*&nker""" georgem really is, bored silly little man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Georgem wrote:And research the correct (rather than random) use of apostrophes while you're there.
The Salv wrote:Attempted manslaughter? Slight misunderstanding here. Look up the meanings of those two words, and get back to me.
Seeing as these fake's have been known to kill people in the past they should be called up to the crown court for... what would attempted manslaughter be known as?
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Georgem
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6:32pm Tue 10 Apr 12
sameoldscene wrote:I'm bored, that's for sure. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
beesdee wrote:What a """"""W*&nk
Georgem wrote:And research the correct (rather than random) use of apostrophes while you're there.
The Salv wrote:Attempted manslaughter? Slight misunderstanding here. Look up the meanings of those two words, and get back to me.
Seeing as these fake's have been known to kill people in the past they should be called up to the crown court for... what would attempted manslaughter be known as?
er""" georgem really is, bored silly little man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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gillyman
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7:05pm Tue 10 Apr 12
dsm wrote:the same amount if people had died from poisoning a crime is a crime regardless
How many of the 'Ban him for ever' comments would have been made if his name was not Patel but Jones?
Niel
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7:06pm Tue 10 Apr 12
SinnerSaint wrote:Why do you think they are called thieves then? Making profit comes first!
Niel wrote:What utter, utter shyte!! Patels make up some of the higher caste Indians in Gujarat. They are generally land, property or business owners or all of the above. Most of the British Patels made fortunes in Uganda, East Africa before being hounded out in just the clothes they were wearing by Idi Amin. They prospered here and made second fortunes while Uganda never recovered.
dsm wrote:Who knows, but as Patel is considered to be the family name for thief by my Indian friends...
How many of the 'Ban him for ever' comments would have been made if his name was not Patel but Jones?
SinnerSaint
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9:31pm Tue 10 Apr 12
What a ****.
Brusher Mills
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8:24am Wed 11 Apr 12
Totton Ric wrote:Hopefully raising the price in shops will encourage more people to drink decent ale in pubs.
More to come of this in the near future !. The government have not thought the minimum price through of 40p per unit, this would even make the cheapest supermarket vodka £11+ for a 70cl size bottle, a bottle of Cider £6 for a 2 litre size & 4 cans of average strength Lager £5+. This would drive smaller shops to possible sell cheap imported booze or worse still fake alcohol. Well done the government!
paul samosa
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4:50pm Wed 11 Apr 12
Goldenwight wrote:try looking at meggeson avenue shops,for dodgy stuff.
This fraudulent 'Jacob's Creek' wine, I'm amazed because that stuff turns up EVERYWHERE. It seems that the fraudsters have an established delivery and sales network throughout the UK but don't even own a dictionary. It's A-u-s-t-r-a-l-i-a, just for the record!
And people who buy alcohol from blokes who 'turn up outside the shop with a glossy brochure' deserve everything they get.
eurogordi
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10:15pm Wed 11 Apr 12
Niel
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12:50pm Sat 14 Apr 12
SinnerSaint wrote:Dalit actually.
So all businessmen are thieves according to you?
What a ****.
Niel
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12:50pm Sat 14 Apr 12
SinnerSaint wrote:Dalit actually.
So all businessmen are thieves according to you?
What a ****.
Niel
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12:50pm Sat 14 Apr 12
chunky_lover
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3:09pm Sat 14 Apr 12
ecuk268 says...
9:56am Tue 10 Apr 12
Tough penalty