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Wolverhampton store owner prosecuted for sales of vapes to minors and illegal products

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The owner of a city store who sold vapes to underage customers has been prosecuted by City of Wolverhampton Council. Abdul Qadir Davoodi, owner of Wardak Supermarket in Lea Road, made the illegal sales during two test purchases. He pleaded guilty to four charges under…

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