A recent operation in Lancashire revealed that eight retailers sold fireworks, alcohol, and vapes to children. The police, along with Lancashire Trading Standards, conducted a test-buying operation in 42 shops across the region, where underage buyers attempted to purchase age-restricted products. In addition to the illegal sales, over 1,000 illegal vapes were seized during the operation.
Lancashire Constabulary said a team of test buyers, aged between 14 and 16, were sent to 42 shops across West Lancashire , Chorley, South Ribble, Preston and east Lancashire to try and buy the age-restricted products . Of the 42 visited, eight retailers failed the test and sold the products to under 18s.
Officers also seized more than 1,000 illegal vapes with a street value of around £10,000. The operation was carried out with support from Lancashire Trading Standards.In a statement on Facebook, South Ribble Police said: "Recently, we joined forces with Lancashire Trading Standards to crack down on retailers selling age-restricted products to children.
"Of the 42 shops visited, eight retailers failed the test and sold the products to children. Officers also seized more than 1,000 illegal vapes with a street value of around £10,000." Chief Inspector Chris Abbott said: "Selling these products to children is not only against the law but can put these young people at significant harm and can often lead to anti-social behaviour . We will continue to work with our partners to carry out similar operations.
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