Moment police break down door in Lye shop bust as 'dangerous dog' seized

Black CountryWest Midlands PoliceA haul of illicit items were reportedly found14:06, 04 Sep 2026Huge haul of illegal goods seized in LyePolice officers broke down a shop door during illegal tobacco raids in the Black Country.A total of seven addresses were targeted in the operation which took place on Lye High Street on Wednesday, September 2.Sniffer dogs were used as part of the operation which uncovered illicit vapes and tobacco.‌A suspected dangerous dog was also seized as part of the raids, West Midlands Police said.READ MORE: Major update after man's body found in Smethwick houseGet the latest court and crime news via our WhatsApp community here.One store was closed down immediately after it was found that the electricity had been bypassed unsafely.A few stores down in a derelict prem