A Gloucester man was thwarted in his bid to sell nearly 1,000 counterfeit car badges by Gloucestershire trading standards officers. Cezary Sobieszuk, aged 39, of Sapperton Road, appeared before Cirencester Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 13 May 2021 following a trading standards investigation. He pleaded guilty to four offences, one relating… Read More
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Rogue trader who scammed elderly jailed
A rogue trader who scammed pensioners for gardening work has been jailed. Rocky Johnstone was due to be sentenced two weeks ago but attended Bristol Crown Court drunk and was remanded in custody. He was dealt with at the court yesterday. (March 18, 2021) The 36-year-old, of Compton Bassett near Calne… Read More
TSSW protects consumers as Government Green Homes Grant launches
As the Government launches the Green Homes Grant today, Trading Standards South West begins a campaign to help protect consumers from the threat of fraud. The Green Homes Grant is an initiative to get homeowners to invest money in improving the energy-efficiency of their property – while also giving the… Read More
“Fantastic result” as over £60,000 illegal tobacco seized in Swindon swoop
Swindon Trading Standards and Wiltshire Police have been praised for delivering “a fantastic result” says the South West’s Illegal Tobacco officer. Ben Hayes, who has been in the regional post for the last three years, praised the work of officers that saw the seizure of over £60,000 on tobacco from… Read More
Faulty and unsafe cars for sale across the South West
A trading standards investigation into second-hand car sales across the South West has uncovered traders selling faulty and unsafe used cars that could cause an accident or lead to high repair costs. Of the 129 vehicles being sold that were assessed as part of the investigation, one in every three… Read More
“CHARMING CON ARTISTS” IMPRISONED FOR LARGE SCALE ROGUE TRADING
A South Gloucestershire father has been sentenced to three years in prison and his son handed an 18 month sentence for their part in carrying on a number of fraudulent home improvement businesses whose victims were often elderly or vulnerable residents. David (69) and Luke Jones (30), both of Bank… Read More