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Boo tobacco sniffer dog

Boo surprises illicit tobacco traders in a win for Trading Standards

Joint working between East Ayrshire Trading Standards, Police Scotland and a dog named Boo reaped rewards recently, with the successful seizure of illicit tobacco products from two local businesses, following visits to three premises in Kilmarnock and Stewarton.

Boo the Consumer Protection Dog

Boo bags biggest illegal cigarette haul in Scotland!

Boo the Consumer Protection Dog joined East Ayrshire Council’s Trading Standards Service and Police Scotland on the most successful investigation into illegal cigarette supply in Scotland by a Trading Standards service.

doorstep crime

Partners renew their commitment to tackling doorstep crime and bogus callers

East Ayrshire Council Trading Standards Service and Police Scotland have joined forces to tackle doorstep crime and to raise awareness of the tactics used by unscrupulous traders.

Shut out Scammers

Nationwide Shut out Scammers campaign launched by Trading Standards Scotland and Police Scotland to combat a rise in doorstep scams linked to the cost of living crisis

As more Scottish consumers struggle with price increases and rising energy bills, Trading Standards Scotland and Police Scotland have launched a nationwide Shut out Scammers campaign.