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Trading Standards keep up the pressure on shops selling illegal tobacco and vapes

24/04/2025

On Tuesday 15th April Trading Standards Officers from Wrexham Council’s Public Protection seized suspect product from two premises in Wrexham in an ongoing campaign to disrupt the local market for illegal tobacco and vapes. Illegal product was seized from the two premises and investigations continue.

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4
Apr
2025

Swansea food businesses fined for selling unsafe food

Restaurants and fast-food outlets in Swansea are being urged to take allergies linked to certain food ingredients more seriously.

4
Apr
2025

Wrexham Council closes another illegal vape and tobacco shop

Yet another shop in Wrexham city centre has been closed down for selling illegal vapes and tobacco

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