Trading Standards Wales News

‘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

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May
2024

19
Jun
2023

Monmouthshire’s Trading Standards case sees local man jailed for fraud

The prosecution was brought by Monmouthshire County Council’s Trading Standards Department following a lengthy cross-border investigation involving multiple households with victims based in Monmouthshire, Caerphilly, Herefordshire and North Somerset.

5
Jun
2023

Half a million illegal cigarettes seized in Wrexham and Flintshire in joint operation

A joint operation to disrupt against illegal tobacco sales took place in Wrexham and Flintshire in late May 2023 that saw more than 500,000 cigarettes and quantities of illegal vapes being seized.

19
May
2023

Celebrating World Metrology Day on May 20th

World Metrology Day recognizes and celebrates the contribution of all the people that work in intergovernmental and national metrology organizations and institutes throughout the year.

24
Apr
2023

Vacancy news: Two Animal Licensing Officers

Two fantastic opportunities have arisen to become involved in ensuring Wales maintains its position as a world leader in protecting animal welfare.

21
Apr
2023

Company director to pay £9000 compensation and handed suspended sentence for fraud and theft

Nicholas Rees, who preyed on vulnerable consumers and made false claims, has been sentenced to 8 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years and ordered to pay £9000 compensation

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Feb
2023

Facebook sellers admit peddling fake designer items

Two women have admitted to trading in counterfeit designer goods, using selling groups on Facebook.