Wine Stash, Kids, and License Denied

A Stockport shop owner’s booze license bid hit a wall after cops uncovered 100+ liters of wine hidden in the backroom—claimed as “staff consumption,” which sounds suspiciously like a cover-up. Compounding the mess: reports of kids being asked to grab alcohol, unauthorized antibiotics, and shady cigarettes. The licensing officer had zero confidence in the operation, and police called the wine stash a “clear indicator of unlawful activity,” suspecting it was being bottled and sold—even to kids for parents to pay for later. Owner Laurentiu Creanga tried to spin it as a responsible business effort, but when pressed, he just said “next time they check, they won’t find anything.” The licensing panel sided with the authorities, rejecting the application—because legality and common sense won out. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/303b4a2a1df870b8