Scunthorpe business found guilty of selling vapes to under 18s
It follows an operation by Trading Standards
A Scunthorpe business has been found guilty of selling vapes to under 18s.
Trading standards test operations revealed the issue at Latif and Brother Bargains on the High Street.
The company was fined 12 hundred pounds.
It's illegal to sell vapes containing nicotine to anyone under the age of 18.
The council received several complaints about the sale of vapes to underage people, which led to the test purchase being carried out..
Cllr John Davison, cabinet member for safer, stronger communities – urban, said:
“Keeping people safe and well is a key priority for us, therefore securing successful prosecutions like this are so important to ensure our young people are protected.
“Vapes can be as harmful as cigarettes and selling either to anyone under the age of 18 is illegal and will not be accepted.
“If anyone has any concerns about people or businesses carrying out illegal activity, I urge them to report it.”