Vape shop closed after owner arrested, accused of selling tobacco to children

Photo contributed by Pierce Township Police (via Facebook)

PIERCE TWP. — An Ohio store is closed after its owner was arrested.

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Pierce Township Police said on April 21 that the VIP Vape & Smoke Shop was closed, according to a social media post.

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This came after the manager was arrested.

Police said on its Facebook page that the manager was arrested on 10 counts of illegal distribution of permitting children to use cigarettes or other tobacco or alternative nicotine products.

This came after an investigation that lasted over several weeks, the department stated.

Additional charges are possible.

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