Thousands of illegal vape products were seized and several shops were raided during a clampdown on underage e-cigarette sales. Trading Standards officers have raided shops across Bolton and took away 2,270 vape products after many concerns were raised about the illegal sale of vapes to under-18s.
In a major operation alongside Greater Manchester Police, the council visited shops that have been reported to be selling e-cigarettes to school-age children. The move comes after parents and headteachers have raised concerns over the growing national trend of vape use in schools.
Alongside the raids, a number of test purchases have been carried out to ensure shops are following their legal obligation to check ID before selling vapes. The council said that despite health issues related to the products, many vape products appear to be targeted and marketed specifically at young people.
