Undercover Police Operation Targets Illegal Nicotine E-cigarette Sales in Florida

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Apr.16.2024

Undercover Police Operation Targets Illegal Nicotine E-cigarette Sales in Florida

Volusia Sheriff's Office launches undercover operation to crack down on illegal sale of nicotine e-cigarettes in Florida.

According to a report from shorenewsnetwork on April 15, the Volusia Sheriff's Office in Florida launched a proactive enforcement action, deploying an undercover police officer to visit 17 retail stores in areas such as Daytona Beach, Edgewater, Holly Hill, New Smyrna Beach, Ormond Beach, and Port Orange to purchase nicotine e-cigarette products.

In this enforcement operation, 9 out of 17 stores sold nicotine e-cigarettes to undercover police officers without verifying age or requesting identification. Some stores complied with the requirement to ask for ID, while others either did not directly sell e-cigarette products to consumers or operated solely as wholesalers.

References:

[1] Florida Deputies Crack Down on Illegal Vape Sales to Minors

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[1] Florida Supreme Court Approves Recreational Marijuana Legalization Vote

[2] Florida Vape Shops Facing Crisis amid Restrictions

[3] Florida State Passes Law Targeting Children's E-Cigarette Products

[4] Juul Supports Legislation to Regulate Nicotine Products in Florida

[5] Florida Environmental Committee Supports Measures to Regulate Smoking in State Parks

[6] WWE Star Liv Morgan Arrested for Marijuana Possession

[7] Florida Introduces Sniffer Dogs to Combat E-cigarette Usage in Schools

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