Plymouth shop investigated after police cadet vape op

One shop is being investigated by Trading Standards after the operation in Plymouth

Police cadets in Plymouth have assisted in a local operation aimed at tackling vape sales to underage people.

The Trading Standards operation involved cadets - under the age of 18 - dressed in plain clothes, entering a number of shops in Plymouth to try and buy a vape.

Police said six shops were visited, with just one failing to ask for ID.

The shop in question is being investigated by Trading Standards, police said.

Vapes are battery operated devices that are used to simulate smoking and can contain nicotine.

The legal age to purchase a vape in the UK is 18 years old.

The Child Centred Policing team said: "We are pleased our police cadets were able to support with this operation.

"Vapes and e-cigarettes are becoming very popular, and it is important that underage people cannot illegally purchase these until they reach the age of 18."