Clampdown on illegal vape sellers in Swansea continues

The latest closures include two premises on St Helen's Road - Vape City and Asia Vapes. The third shop to close is Vape Zone on Dilwyn Street.

All three closures, enforced by Swansea Magistrates, are part of Swansea Council's continued clampdown on the sale of counterfeit tobacco and illegal vapes across Swansea.

Andrew Williams, Cabinet Member for Development, welcomed the latest action by Trading Standards and police.

Cllr Williams said, "The latest closures are another great example of the work our Trading Standards is doing to disrupt and close down businesses that are operating illegally.

"It's completely unacceptable for many of these vape shops to operate in the way they are, selling counterfeit goods, particularly to children."

In June 2026, two vape shops in Pontarddulais and the city centre were closed after being caught selling illegal vapes.

More recently, three vape shops on Mansel Street in the city centre were also closed for a period of three months. Two more were also closed in Morriston.