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Trading Standards Wales News

Illegal Tobacco & Vapes Seized!

18/06/2025

On Tuesday 10th June, Caerphilly County Borough Council (CCBC) Trading Standards, in collaboration with Regional Trading Standards officers under Operation Cece, Gwent Police, and the Home Office, carried out a targeted operation in Risca.

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18
Jun
2025

Port Talbot vape shop is closed down

Neath Port Talbot Council’s Trading Standards Team has obtained a closure order against a vape shop trading in Taibach, Port Talbot.

16
Jun
2025

Compensation secured for some of ‘professional conman’ victims

A ‘professional conman’ who defrauded vulnerable victims out of more than £500,000 has been banned indefinitely from cold calling and selling home improvement products.

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