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Facebook sellers admit peddling fake designer items

20/02/2023

Two women have admitted to trading in counterfeit designer goods, using selling groups on Facebook.

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23
Jan
2023

Illegal loan sharks cash-in on cost-of-living pressures

New research*, commissioned by Stop Loan Sharks Wales and The Welsh Government, confirms fears that current financial hardships may drive more people in Wales to borrow from illegal money lenders, more commonly known as loan sharks.

13
Jan
2023

Off licence proprietor prosecuted following underage alcohol sales

The operator of a Barry off licence has been fined more than £2,500 for selling alcohol underage and licencing offences following a successful prosecution by the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

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