Police seize e-cigarette devices from minors in UK

Dec.09.2022
Police seize e-cigarette devices from minors in UK
Police confiscated a cannabis grinder and e-cigarettes from two minors, warning against selling such devices to anyone under 18.

Recently, two underage individuals were stopped by police and had a marijuana grinder and some e-cigarettes confiscated. Authorities have issued a warning to those supplying young people with vaping devices.


Cheshire Police in the UK have stated that selling electronic cigarettes to anyone under the age of 18 is a criminal offense.


Officials from local authorities in the United Kingdom are taking action to address residents' concerns in the area by contacting the parents of young people.


Police have issued a reminder that selling electronic cigarettes to individuals under the age of 18 is a criminal offense. The same laws that apply to smoking also apply to electronic cigarettes. It is illegal for individuals under the age of 18 to possess electronic cigarette devices and law enforcement will confiscate any such devices.


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