Leamington and Warwick shops 'passed vape and alcohol selling tests with flying colours'
Shops in Leamington and Warwick town centres which were tested to see if they would sell alcohol and vapes to young people ‘passed with flying colours’, Warwickshire Police have said.
The tests where carried out as part of the wider Operation Machinize - the ongoing National Crime Agency (NCA)-coordinated project to tackle money laundering and criminal use of cash-intensive high street businesses.
Warwickshire Police said: “We’re happy to announce that so far on our outings with our partners in Warwickshire County Council Trading Standards and Warwick District Council Licensing, all the shops that we have conducted test purchases for vapes and alcohol with young people have passed with flying colours.”
“There’ll be more coming up from us across the county, so keep an eye on our channels.
“If there’s anywhere in particular that you think we should pay attention to, please report it to us using our online reporting tool – link is in the comments.”