Trading Standards Wales News

Nine tonnes of vapes to be destroyed

Nine tonnes of vapes imported into the Port of Holyhead in a refrigerated unit declared as ‘perishable food’ will be destroyed after breaching UK regulations.

14
Jan
2026

31
Oct
2025

Trading Standards shop raid finds illegal tobacco and vapes under a bird cage and in hidden cavities

The owner of a Port Talbot Vape Shop has narrowly avoided jail and has been ordered to pay more than £4,600 in court costs following an investigation by Neath Port Talbot Council Trading Standards officers.

29
Oct
2025

Fraudster sentenced

A businessman ripped off customers by falsely telling them they would get a government grant or discount for external wall insulation at their properties

29
Oct
2025

Loan shark waiter targeted zero hours colleagues

A 51-year-old man has today been sentenced at Mold Crown Court for operating an illegal money lending business and laundering the proceeds of crime.

27
Oct
2025

Llandudno Magistrates Court grant a three month closure order, to ensure the safety of residents in Llandudno Junction

25
Oct
2025

Swansea magistrates extend closure for vape shops selling illegal goods

Eight vape shops in Swansea forced to close temporarily by council trading standards have had their closure extended by local magistrates.

24
Oct
2025

Council obtains closure orders against four Neath Port Talbot vape shops

Neath Port Talbot Council’s Trading Standards Team has obtained four closure orders against vape shops trading in the county borough.