A supermarket in South Croydon was fined over £4,000 for selling a vape to an underage buyer during a test purchase conducted by the local trading standards team. The cashier failed to request identification from the young volunteer. The shop owner pleaded guilty and was previously invited to attend a training session on preventing underage sales, which he did not attend. The council aims to reduce underage sales to protect public health, highlighting the risks of nicotine addiction among children.
The Brighton Road Supermarket was caught out in a test purchase by Croydon Council's trading standards team on August 13, 2024.
Shop owner Ingaran Santhirasekaram pleaded guilty at Croydon Magistrates' Court to selling a disposable vape to a person under the age of 18.
The sale of vapes to children is a concern due to the potential harm caused by nicotine addiction.
This prosecution is another great result from our award-winning trading standards team who are working hard to protect our residents.
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