Trading Standards Wales News

Aberdare Shop CLOSED for Illegal Vape/Tobacco Sales!

A Closure Notice has been issued and enforced at Aberdare Off Licence, which aims to send a clear message to premises in Rhondda Cynon Taf that the illegal sale of tobacco or illegal vapes will not be tolerated in this County Borough!

25
Nov
2024

20
Aug
2024

Professional conman who targeted vulnerable residents jailed

A ‘professional conman’ who defrauded his vulnerable victims out of more than £500,000 has been sentenced to more than four years in prison.

25
Jun
2024

Pentre Car Company fined

A Rhondda car company and its director were fined for breaching legislation designed to protect consumers in relation to the sale of a car.

13
May
2024

Man jailed for selling cars illegally

A man has been jailed for three years for selling almost 300 accident-damaged cars to unsuspecting customers.

3
May
2024

Facebook seller prosecuted for selling counterfeit clothing

A Facebook trader from Pontypool has pleaded guilty to the sale and possession of counterfeit clothing including North Face, Chanel, Nike and Dior.

1
May
2024

‘Oldest Loan Shark in the UK’ ordered to pay over £173,000 by Cardiff Court

An 83-year-old loan shark has been ordered to pay back over £173,000 of her ill-gotten gains, with more than £35,000 returned to her victims in compensation

29
Apr
2024

Fleur de Lis couple sentenced for illegal dog breeding and animal welfare offences

Colin and Ruth Williams of Glanddu Road, Fleur de Lis were jointly sentenced at Newport Magistrates Court for unlicensed dog breeding, Animal Welfare Act 2006 offences and failing to indicate in adverts that puppies were being advertised by a dog breeder contrary to The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.