Illegal goods seized in joint Walsall town centre operation
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Illegal goods worth more than £11,000 have been seized from two shops in Walsall following a joint operation involving Walsall Trading Standards and West Midlands Police.
The enforcement visits took place around midday on Friday 28 August 2026 as part of West Midlands Police's Operation Advance, which targets traders involved in the sale of illegal goods.
At one premises, Trading Standards officers seized 67 packets of illegal tobacco with an estimated retail value of more than £1,000.
At a second premises, officers seized nine bags of suspected counterfeit goods with an estimated retail value of more than £10,000.
The goods included toys, clothing, football club mugs and rucksacks, alongside further illegal tobacco products.
The second business is subject to an ongoing criminal investigation by Walsall Trading Standards.
The latest seizure will form part of the ongoing investigation, which could result in criminal prosecution and an application for a Closure Order against the premises.
“ This joint operation shows that our Trading Standards officers are continuing to work closely with the police to identify businesses involved in the sale of illegal goods and take action where there is evidence of offences.
"We will continue to use the enforcement powers available to us to protect residents, legitimate traders and our communities from the harm caused by illegal and counterfeit goods. “
The operation forms part of Walsall Council's ongoing work with partners to tackle the sale of illegal goods and protect legitimate businesses and consumers.
Further enforcement activity will continue across the borough.
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