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Unlicensed substance injected during cosmetic procedures

13/03/2026

A Gwynedd woman, who claimed to be a trainee nurse, injected customers with a substance unlicensed for UK use during cosmetic procedures.

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2
Feb
2026

Illegal goods seized from Flintshire shops

Illegal cigarettes, tobacco and vapes have been seized in raids at two Flintshire shops.

26
Jan
2026

Abercynon Shop CLOSED for Illegal Vape/Tobacco Sales!

A VAPE shop that is often marketed locally as a ‘sweet-shop’ has been forced to CLOSE with immediate effect thanks to the actions of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Trading Standards team.

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