Trading Standards Wales News

Shop issued with Closure Order after selling illegal vapes to children

A shop has been ordered to close down after Trading Standards Officers discovered it had been selling illegal vape products and vapes to children.

21
Nov
2023

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.

15
Dec
2022

Serial rogue trader and fly tipper prosecuted

A rogue trader has started a prison sentence of 19 months after admitting a series of charges following a prosecution by Pembrokeshire County Council Trading Standards, Public Protection Division.

30
Nov
2022

Bonvilston man sentenced to another six months for animal welfare offences

A Bonvilston man has been sentenced to six months in prison for the mistreatment of horses and dogs and breaching a lifetime ban on keeping animals, following a prosecution by the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

16
Nov
2022

Suspended jail term for man who sold dangerous second hand cars

A Haverfordwest man has received a suspended prison term for selling dangerous and unsafe second hand cars following a Pembrokeshire County Council investigation.

8
Nov
2022

Aberdare store sold counterfeit tobacco products and disposable vapes to children

The store has been issued with a three-month closure order following a hearing at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates Court.