FIVE businesses are under investigation in Buckinghamshire after they were caught selling vapes to a 14-year-old.
A police operation took place on Wednesday, February 15, where a young person visited seven businesses to try and buy vapes.
Two businesses passed the test, refusing to sell to the young boy, while five shops failed and sold vapes to the teenager without checking his ID.
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Thames Valley Police carried out the test purchasing operation along with Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards.
They are now dealing with the business.
Aylesbury Police wrote on social media: "Tonight PCSO Paton along with Trading Standards carried out a test purchasing operation in Aylesbury and Wendover for the sale of vapes. Unfortunately, 5 out of 7 retailers failed and sold vapes to our 14-year-old cadet without checking his ID.
"Trading Standards will be dealing."
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