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Leicestershire TS: Workers Sentenced in Tobacco Case
Posted: 03 June 2026
UPDATES: Two shop workers have been sentenced after admitting offences linked to the sale of counterfeit and smuggled cigarettes from a Loughborough store. The case marks the fifth successful prosecution under Operation Hind, a county-wide crackdown on illegal tobacco and vaping products ...
Leicestershire TS: Fans to Beware Fake Merchandise
Posted: 22 May 2026
UPDATES: With the World Cup fast approaching, Leicestershire Trading Standards has seized hundreds of suspected counterfeit goods - including fake England shirts, unsafe toys and illegal vapes - in a major raid at Measham Car Boot Sale. One man has been arrested as officials warn fans that bargain football kits could come with hidden dangers ...
Leicestershire TS: Tackling High Street Criminals
Posted: 09 April 2026
UPDATES: A Loughborough shop has been prosecuted after repeatedly selling illegal vapes and counterfeit tobacco - despite multiple warnings. Hidden stock, undercover test purchases, and links to potentially dangerous substances paint a troubling picture ...
Leicestershire TS: Farmer Fined £11,000 for Breaches
Posted: 09 February 2026
UPDATES: A Leicestershire cattle farmer has been fined nearly £11,000 after admitting serious breaches of livestock movement and TB testing laws. Authorities say repeated failures put animal health, the food chain and the rural economy at risk - with dozens of cattle entering the food chain without proper notification ...
