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Nottingham Vape Shops Sell to Kids: 7/9 Fail Underage Test
9 Jun
Summary
- Seven out of nine Nottingham businesses sold vapes to underage individuals.
- Underage volunteers purchased e-cigarettes without proof of age.
- Businesses face investigation, prosecution, and compliance checks.
In a recent crackdown, seven out of nine businesses in Nottingham were found to have sold vapes to individuals under the age of 18 without requesting age verification. This alarming failure rate was revealed earlier this month following supervised test purchases by volunteers under 18. Nottingham City Council has expressed deep concern over retailers failing their legal responsibilities.
Businesses that failed these compliance checks are now subject to further investigation by Nottinghamshire Police and trading standards. Potential actions include formal prosecution and increased compliance monitoring. Four vape shops in and around the city centre have already been closed as part of Operation Reclaim, which targets criminality in the city centre.
