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Conwy residents urged to report illegal tobacco sellers


April 08, 2021 - 770 views

Residents across Conwy and the rest of Wales who think someone is selling illegal tobacco can now report it anonymously, thanks to a new campaign.

Trading Standards Wales has joined forces with the charity Crimestoppers to provide a service which enables members of the public to provide valuable information to help keep communities safe and healthy anonymously.

It is one of a number of issues that Trading Standards Wales and Crimestoppers are working together on, to encourage members of the public to provide information on concerns they might have, 100% anonymously. If you have information on any of the following, you can tell the service what you know:

- Doorstep crime
- Sale of age-restricted products
- Counterfeit goods
- Rogue trading

Helen Picton, Chair of Trading Standards Wales, said: “We’re delighted to be working with Crimestoppers and giving members of the public a way to report these crimes anonymously.

“Illegal tobacco is causing harm to communities across Wales and it encourages smokers to continue smoking and encourages children to try smoking.

“If you think someone is selling illegal tobacco, you can help stop the harm it’s causing by reporting it to Crimestoppers. Your information can help keep communities across Wales safe and healthy.”

If you think that someone is selling illegal tobacco call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit http://crimestoppers-uk.org and tell them what you know.