THOUSANDS of mobile phone accessories and E Liquids were seized in Southall by Ealing Council trading standards officers.

Close to £28,000 worth of counterfeit mobile phone accessories and E Liquids were seized after information was provided to the council.

In total, three premises were inspected in Bridge Road, Southall, and all were found to be selling prohibited goods.

Officers seized approx 1,839 mobile phone items, worth an estimated £24,640, including Samsung covers and headphones, Apple Ear Pods and Nokia phones.

In addition, £3,297 worth of counterfeit E Liquids were also seized.

The previous week, on a shop in Greenford was also found to have illicit goods, which included 5,980 packs of cigarettes, HRT tobacco, Indian tobacco and 54 bottles of vodka.

Cllr Ranjit Dheer, cabinet member for safety, culture and community services, said: “We are determined to protect our residents by stopping dangerous goods reaching the market.

“The majority of businesses in the borough abide by the laws, but when we do find unscrupulous businesses we will take action.”

Suspected trading standards breaches should be reported to the Citizens Advice Service on 03454 040 506 or by going to www.citizensadvice.org.uk