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Are vapes the new grooming "gift"?

Data from local Trading Standards teams across England and Wales has found that underage vape sales have increased significantly in the past year.

DCC Ian Critchley

Date - 25th August 2022
By - Cachella Smith

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has said that there has been a significant increase in underage vape sales in the past year. While absolute numbers remain low - there were 15 complaints lodged with Citizens Advice in March...

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