Merthyr Tydfil Trading Standards : Shop issued a Closure Order after selling illegal vapes and vapes to children

Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates Court heard that large groups of children had been visiting the area to purchase vapes and also the nuisance which the shop caused to other local businesses in the area. Magistrates were told of this increased nuisance and anti-social behaviour in the area, as well as the criminal offences in selling the illegal vape products.

An investigation was carried out by Trading Standards and illegal vapes were seized from the Brecon Road shop on two separate occasions. The vapes were found to not be compliant with the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016.

Eazy Vapes was issued with a closure order on November 3, under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.

Michelle Symonds, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Housing and Public Protection, said: “Once again, the Council has concluded a successful investigation against a problematic Merthyr Tydfil business. The law is there to protect the public and legitimate business owners, but on this occasion Eazy vapes showed a total disregard for the local authority, South Wales Police and the wider community. The premise was having a detrimental effect on the local community and local businesses because of their continued illegal activity and nuisance.

“We will look to take similar action against any other premises within our County Borough that trades in illegal goods and sells age-restricted products to children.”

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