A woman formerly of Gloucester has been found guilty of falsely advertising that her company could treat and reverse diseases through a “brain tonic” she was promoting. Genevieve Flight, aged 43, was investigated by Gloucestershire County Council’s trading standards service after complaints were made about posts she placed on social… Read More
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Trio sentenced after pleading guilty to illegal tobacco sales
Three people have been convicted of selling illegal tobacco from a shop in Gloucester. They were brought before Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court yesterday (7 October) following an investigation by Gloucestershire County Council’s trading standards service. Shorsh Hashmi, aged 32, now living in Boston, Lincolnshire, Karwan Namiq, aged 34, of High Street,… Read More
Man guilty of selling counterfeit cigarettes ordered to repay nearly £50k
A Gloucester man who was convicted earlier this year of various charges relating to illegal cigarettes and tobacco has been ordered to repay £46,914.41 or face a prison sentence. Geoffrey Townsley, aged 60, of Highview, Hempsted, appeared at Gloucester Crown Court yesterday (24 September) for a hearing brought by Gloucestershire… Read More
Puppy seller ordered to pay over £60K
A former Lydney man was ordered to pay back £60,436 relating to the illegal sale of puppies and money laundering following a Gloucestershire County Council Trading Standards investigation. On 24 August 2020 at Gloucester Crown Court, Leigh Hancock now living in the Ross on Wye area was ordered to pay… Read More
Do you know what’s in your take away?
As the party season approaches, Trading Standards has issued a warning that allergens may be found where you don’t expect them. Gloucestershire County Council’s Trading Standards team has carried out a survey to raise awareness of allergens in food, in particular one you might not be expecting – milk in… Read More
No place to hide as stash is uncovered behind wall
Illegal tobacco and cigarettes worth more than £2,000 have been seized. The stash was uncovered by Gloucestershire County Council Trading Standards officers after they discovered a hidden compartment in the wall of a shop in Cheltenham. A shop known to sell illegal tobacco was closed recently and taken back by… Read More