🚨 Keeping Our Ward Safe 🚨

Did you know that “test purchasing” plays a vital role in protecting our community? It helps ensure that age-restricted products—such as alcohol, tobacco, vapes, and knives—are not sold to underage individuals.

This evening, your local ward officers have been visiting retailers across the area, working alongside our fantastic Volunteer Police Cadets. Cadets aged 14 and 17 carried out test purchase attempts for alcohol and vapes as part of this initiative.

We regularly carry out this work to:

✅ Protect young people
✅ Support responsible retailers
✅ Identify and take action against those breaking the law

To our local business owners—thank you for continuing to check ID and follow Challenge 25 guidance. Your cooperation makes a real difference.

🤝 Together, we can build a safer community for everyone.