Counterfeit

Thursday, December 11, 2025 taunton police closure illegal tobacco vape counterfeit tradingstandards community crime

A Taunton shop has been shut down after authorities discovered it was selling illegal tobacco, non-compliant vaping products, and counterfeit merchandise. Avon and Somerset Police, working alongside Trading Standards and the … Read More

Thursday, December 11, 2025 taunton police closure illegaltobacco counterfeit vapes tradingstandards antisocialbehaviour crime community

A shop located in Taunton has been ordered to close after authorities uncovered the sale of illegal tobacco, non-compliant vaping products, and counterfeit goods. The closure was enacted on Monday, December 8, through a joint … Read More

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 labubu toys counterfeit safety dolls children tradingstandards northsomerset chokinghazard consumerprotection

Over 600 counterfeit Labubu dolls have been confiscated in North Somerset following safety concerns raised by a vigilant parent. Trading Standards officers from North Somerset Council conducted raids on two businesses in … Read More

Monday, July 7, 2025 tobacco illegal licensing enforcement wiltshire tradingstandards tobaccocontrol vapes counterfeit suspension

A shop in Trowbridge may soon lose its licence due to ongoing illegal tobacco sales and related unlawful activities. Wiltshire Council’s Western Area Licensing Sub Committee will review the licence of 7 Days, located at … Read More

Friday, April 11, 2025 fake driving licenses jail drugs raid wiltshire counterfeit sentencing police

Two men have been sentenced to six months in jail after being discovered with counterfeit driving licenses during a drug raid. The incident took place on February 20, 2024, when law enforcement officers executed a section 23 … Read More