Trading Standards Wales News

Illegal tobacco and vapes seized in Monmouthshire during multi-agency operation

Monmouthshire County Council’s Trading Standards have hosted a multi-agency operation to seize a significant quantity of illegal tobacco and vaping products from a retail premises in Abergavenny.

1
Oct
2025

29
Sep
2025

Trading Standards probe uncovers man described by judge as ‘the epitome of a rogue trader’

A 56-year-old Port Talbot based trader who carried out poor electrical and plumbing work, has pleaded guilty to undertaking a fraudulent business at Swansea Crown Court after an investigation by Neath Port Talbot Trading Standards.

17
Sep
2025

Multi-agency operation seizes vehicles, fake toys, illegal vapes and illicit cigarettes

Officers from the council’s Trading Standards and Waste Enforcement Teams working with South Wales Police carried out a series of raids following the receipt of intelligence received about the sale of illegal vapes and illicit tobacco and the disposal of associated business waste.

10
Sep
2025

London based illegal vape business undone by Swansea trading standards

A man responsible for supplying shops in Swansea with thousands of illegal vapes has been handed a 12 month suspended prison sentence.

27
Aug
2025

Raising awareness of rogue traders and doorstep crime in Denbighshire

Following increased reports of rogue traders, Denbighshire County Council’s Trading Standards Team are warning residents about the dangers of doorstep crime.

26
Aug
2025

Anglesey rogue trader jailed for fraudulent home improvement practices

A rogue trader who targeted vulnerable Anglesey residents was sentenced at Caernarfon Crown Court on Tuesday (19 August).

20
Aug
2025

Council warns against counterfeit toys due to safety risk to children

Carmarthenshire County Council is urging parents, carers and retailers to be aware of a growing safety concern surrounding counterfeit ‘Labubu’ toys.