Trading Standards Wales News

Aberystwyth Justice Centre sentences two for severe animal welfare violations

On 6th November at Aberystwyth Justice Centre, Ms. Rosie Crees and Mr. John Morgan were sentenced for 8 offences each under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

19
Nov
2024

5
Jan
2023

Billy the dog sniffs out a quarter of a million illegal cigarettes

More than 250,000 illegal cigarettes and 20Kg of illegal rolling tobacco (enough for 20,000 roll ups) were sniffed out and seized last month from shops and storage locations following raids across North Wales including Bangor, Rhyl, Caernarfon, and Colwyn Bay.

21
Dec
2022

Don’t be caught out on the doorstep this Christmas

As the Christmas and New Year festivities begin, individuals and organised groups of criminals look to take advantage of consumers requiring work at their home.

19
Dec
2022

It's time to tackle romance fraud

Wrexham County Borough Council are supporting CrimeStoppers to fight romance fraud that's affecting individuals across the UK and in Wrexham.

28
Oct
2022

Buy Wisely Online

We have identified that the increase of online transactions throughout and following the pandemic period has resulted in an exponential increase in the value of goods complained about.

27
Oct
2022

A Safe Route to Net Zero

Caution to consumers seeking to reduce their carbon emissions, energy and fuel bills.

26
Oct
2022

What’s on your plate?

Trading Standards Wales reports that sample failures for both allergens and meat speciation are still being reported.