July 5, 2023 4.00 pm This story is over 17 months old

Illegal vape sales to minors outpace alcohol and cigarettes in Lincolnshire

Illegal vape seizures in Lincolnshire reach over 9,000

A quarter of Lincolnshire shops tested have sold vapes to underage children, data has revealed – significantly higher than the rate for alcohol or cigarettes.

A councillor believes that many shops are unclear on the laws surrounding them. According to Lincolnshire Trading Standards, 27% of underage test purchases resulted in a minor being sold a vape, compared to less than 10% for alcohol or cigarettes.

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