Taylor Clark

LJI Reporter

Information from the public led to the seizure of vaping products from a convenience store located on Labrosse Boulevard on April 10.

Gatineau police executed a search warrant at 642 Labrosse Boulevard in the Gatineau sector after receiving a tip about the sale of tobacco and vaping products to minors. Close to 150 flavoured vapes, 49 flavoured liquid refills for vapes, and 25 sachets of flavoured nicotine films for vaping devices were recovered from the operation. Officers also seized five prohibited knives from the business.

The owner was issued tickets under the Tobacco Control Act and could face additional charges as the investigation continues.

Last October, Quebec banned the sale of vaping products with flavours or aromas that were not from tobacco to make vaping less appealing to minors.

Photo caption: Gatineau police issued tickets under the Tobacco Control Act to a convenience store on Labrosse Boulevard after the seizure of vaping products on April 10.

Photo credit: Service de police de la Ville de Gatineau