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Holyhead man selling tobacco illegally sentenced

08/01/2026

A Holyhead man who admitted selling tobacco illegally for more than a year has been fined and ordered to carry out unpaid community work.

Latest News

2
Jan
2026

Trading Standards keep up the pressure on illegal vapes and tobacco in Wrexham

3 month closure orders imposed on Wrexham Mini Market, Bridge Street Wrexham and Wrexham Corner Market, Kingsmills Road, Wrexham in September for selling illegal tobacco and vapes were extended by Wrexham Magistrates courts on 9th Dec.