Trading Standards Officers carried out an operation in Barrow last night (October 21) where they sent an underage volunteer to eight shops to buy fireworks.
The operation was a successful one with all eight of the shops refusing to serve the 15-year-old volunteer.
In the run up to Halloween and Bonfire Night, shops have been reminded by Cumbria Trading Standards that fireworks must be stored in a safe, fireproof place and that they might face action if they were sold to anyone under the age of 18.
Angela Jones, Trading Standards Service Manger at Cumbria Trading Standards, said: "I am very encouraged by the results achieved in last night’s operation, particularly as it is in the run up to bonfire night. This demonstrates that traders are taking their responsibilities in relation to selling fireworks seriously. However we will continue with these operations throughout the firework sales period.
"We work closely with partner agencies and with retailers to make sure they comply with age restricted sales legislation. These types of operations are a vital part of helping to ensure youngsters stay safe and that anti-social behavior is reduced."
Anyone with information about shops that may be selling age restricted products to young people can contact Trading Standards via Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06.
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