It claimed to be a sweet shop but what it was actually doing was illegal
A vape shop in Abercynon, Wales, disguised as a sweet shop, was shut down after being caught selling vapes and tobacco to children.Summary
Vape Zone in Abercynon, Wales, was forced to close after being prosecuted by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council for illegally selling vapes and tobacco products, including to underage individuals. Over a 15-month monitoring period, authorities seized over 5,000 illegal cigarettes and 350 illegal vapes from the premises. The shop deceptively advertised itself as selling sweets and pick 'n' mix alongside vapes. The council highlighted a tactic used by businesses to avoid closure by changing ownership. Another store, Polski Sklep Pontypridd, also received a three-month closure order for similar offenses. Authorities warn that illegal vapes often contain dangerous levels of nicotine or harmful chemicals, posing significant health risks.
(Source：South Wales Echo)
