Arrest Made in Lincolnshire for Selling Illegal E-Cigarettes to Minors

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Jan.05.2024

Arrest Made in Lincolnshire for Selling Illegal E-Cigarettes to Minors

A store employee in Lincolnshire, England was arrested for selling illegal e-cigarettes to minors, with nicotine levels exceeding legal limits.

According to a report from British media outlet lincolnshirelive on January 4th, in Lincolnshire, England, a shop employee has been arrested by the police for allegedly preparing to sell illegal e-cigarettes to children under the age of 18.

Police conducted a search of a shop, during which they discovered 14 bags of illegal e-cigarettes and cigarettes. Each e-cigarette was found to emit a smoke quantity ranging from 4000 to 10,000 puffs, significantly surpassing the legal limit of approximately 600 puffs.

The spokesperson for the Lincoln County Police Department stated that these illegal e-cigarettes contain excessively high nicotine concentrations and banned substances. The Lincoln County Police Department has affirmed that it will continue to investigate this case and take measures to ensure public health and the safety of children in the community.

References:

[1] Shop worker tries to sell illegal vapes to kids in front of police

Also Read:

[1] E-cigarette Manufacturers to Fund Household Direct Recycling in UK

[2] Vape Shops in UK Surge by 233, Sales Revenue Surpassing USD 1.1 Billion

[3] Behind $110M Fine: "Compliance Bills" for BAT, among Other Conglomerates

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