Trading Standards Wales News

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.

3
May
2024

13
Jul
2023

Unlicensed Bargoed Dog Breeders Prosecuted and Banned from Keeping Animals

A mother and two daughters from Fochriw who bred dogs without a licence rearing at least 27 litters over a 2 year period have been sentenced for unlicensed dog breeding under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

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