Worried a child is being sold vapes or tobacco?
If you think a child is being sold vapes, tobacco or cannabis THC products, you can report it anonymously. You do not need proof.
The concern is not children getting into trouble. It is adults and sellers making products easy to access.
Children may get products through shops, friends, older pupils, online sellers, local contacts or adults buying for them. Reports can help local teams see where access is happening and where young people may be at risk.
Quick answer
You can report concerns about children being sold vapes, tobacco, nicotine products or cannabis THC products. You do not need to know the full story.
This can include:
- A shop selling to children
- Older young people selling to younger children
- Adults buying products for under 18s
- Sales near schools, parks, buses or youth spaces
- Online sellers targeting young people
- roducts being shared through group chats
What is worth reporting?
A shop selling without age checks
Children leaving a shop with vapes, tobacco, nicotine products or related products.
Products being sold near school
Sales linked to school gates, buses, parks, youth spaces or local meeting points.
Older pupils or local contacts
Older young people, adults or local contacts selling or passing products to younger children.
Online or messaging app sales
Sales through Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, websites, group chats or local delivery.
Still not sure what to report?
My child only mentioned it once
That can still help. A name, place, online account or repeated rumour can help build the picture.
Do I need proof?
No. You can report what you know, even if you are not completely certain.
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