Limerick Vape Shop Fined for Selling to Teenager

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Two Limerick shop owners were prosecuted by the HSE for illegally selling vape products to a 15-year-old during a sting operation.

* The Offence: Both Muhammed Arshad (Tech Terminal) and Farooq Saeed (Home Selections) sold pineapple-flavored vapes to an undercover juvenile without asking for ID or verifying her age.
* The Penalty: Each shop owner was directed to make a €1,000 donation to Cuan Mhuire addiction services. Arshad was also ordered to pay the HSE’s costs of €1,722.
* Judge’s Remarks: Judge King threatened a harsher penalty (fine or prison) if Arshad attempted to negotiate the donation amount. He refused the HSE’s request for a conviction to be recorded.
* Mitigating Factors: Both men are originally from Pakistan and run family businesses. Arshad’s solicitor argued the offense was “careless liability” and that his client was cooperative. Saeed has been in business for five years.
* Dates of Offenses: arshad’s offense occurred on April 24th, and Saeed’s on October 31, 2024.