Four Convicted Over £500k Illegal Tobacco Factory
A Birmingham gang has been found guilty of running a £500,000 illegal tobacco factory. Police seized weapons, cash, and over 400kg of tobacco. Read the full investigation details.
A Birmingham gang has been found guilty of running a £500,000 illegal tobacco factory. Police seized weapons, cash, and over 400kg of tobacco. Read the full investigation details.
A couple has been sentenced for illegally renting out their Solihull Council property while living in Essex, making nearly £3,000 profit. Read how the fraud was uncovered.
West Midlands Police have destroyed a modified Nissan Skyline involved in a 2022 illegal race that killed two teenagers. The driver was jailed for 13.5 years. Read the full story.
The heavily-modified Nissan Skyline that killed two teenagers at an illegal street racing meet in Oldbury has been destroyed by police. Read the full story and the police warning.
Euro Mini Market in Lichfield closed for three months after authorities seized suitcases of illegal tobacco and vapes. Report illegal sales via the Trading Standards hotline.
Emirjon Gjuta, 34, has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for illegally re-entering the UK after being deported twice. Read the full details of the case here.
The DVSA is stepping up surveillance on illegal retrofit headlamp bulbs. Drivers caught using them face fines up to £2,500. New research confirms headlight glare is a serious issue for UK motorists.
Motorists are being warned that a common tyre oversight could lead to a £2,500 fine this December. Check your tread depth now to stay safe and avoid penalties.
The Home Office is calling for two Birmingham shops to be shut down after discovering failed asylum seekers working illegally. Read the full investigation details.
Nottinghamshire Police seize illegally modified e-bikes in city centre crackdown. Officers report 'massive' community impact and warn riders of prosecution. Read the full story.
A Solihull massage parlour, Dragon Phoenix, has been shut down by court order after police found evidence of illegal sex work and exploitation of Chinese women. Read the full investigation details.
A Birmingham man has been sentenced after police discovered a huge weapons cache, including 50 knives and a 3D-printed firearm. Read the full shocking details of the case.
Norbert Gyurcsik, 48, sentenced to 40 months for possessing and distributing 2,000 records with lyrics inciting racial hatred. Report suspicious content via gov.uk/ACT.
Mobility scooter users across the UK risk fines for illegal parking. Expert reveals 5 prohibited locations and essential rules to stay safe and legal.
Rogue traders face £10,000 fines and prison under new UK rules targeting illegal vapes. Learn how digital stamps will protect consumers and disrupt criminal networks.
A fake 'Amazon Fire Stick' scam is putting UK users at risk of fraud, with victims losing nearly £1,700 on average. Learn how to protect your bank details from cybercriminals.
Shocking footage shows a delivery driver casually riding an e-bike down the M6 near Birmingham, forcing lorries to slow down. West Midlands Police are now aware of the illegal incident.
The government will publicly name employers who fail to pay the minimum wage, protecting 42,000 workers. New powers will also tackle illegal vapes.
West Midlands Police uncovered a shotgun, imitation firearms, Class A drugs and illegal alcohol during coordinated raids in Digbeth. Four arrests made in city-wide crackdown.
New government plans will block migrants from claiming DWP benefits until they gain citizenship. Critics warn of 'expensive bureaucracy' and decades of uncertainty.
A petition against the UK's proposed digital ID cards has garnered nearly 3 million signatures, triggering a Parliamentary debate for December 2025. Discover the arguments for and against the scheme.
UK motorists face automatic driving bans and fines up to £10,000 for unsafe tyres. A shocking 37% of drivers delay replacements. Learn how to check your tyres and stay legal.
Hysen Xhakolli, 23, will be immediately released from prison after being caught tending cannabis plants in Stoke-on-Trent. The Albanian national came to UK illegally in lorry.
West Midlands Police have cordoned off a Small Heath convenience store. Discover the latest on this ongoing incident and the history of Bob Shops in the city.
John's Booze in West Bromwich has had its licence revoked after being caught selling alcohol to a child and stocking illicit items including Viagra and oversized vapes. Discover the full story.
Euro Mini Market in Lichfield forced to close after repeatedly selling illegal vapes and cigarettes to children. Council takes robust action against criminal activity.
Trading Standards officers have seized almost £38,000 worth of illicit tobacco and vapes from 14 shops across Staffordshire. Investigations are underway, with some shops facing prosecution.
HMRC and NCA raids target UK businesses used for money laundering and drug dealing. 924 arrests made and over £10m seized. Read the full story.
UK households with 'dodgy' Amazon Fire TV Sticks face home visits and £1,000 fines in a new crackdown on illegal streaming. Learn the risks and Amazon's new security measures.
A major crackdown on illegal Amazon Fire TV Sticks has begun, with home visits now underway across 14 counties in England. Learn the risks and legal alternatives.