Parents and businesses say authorities are failing to restrict the availability of illegal vapes in regional communities. Vapes are being supplied via post and shops, despite Western Australia's anti-vaping laws. The state's leading health organisations are urging the government to provide more effective law enforcement.
00:00Kenden up in regional WA is at the forefront of a national problem.
00:07My son actually had a friend that got one and so he asked him, was curious and asked him what it was.
00:12So the friend opened it in front of him and showed him.
00:15This general store and post office believes the post system is being used but can't do anything to stop it.
00:22Per week I'm probably getting at least two, two a week monthly.
00:26Yeah you're looking at at least six a month.
00:30In the neighbouring city of Albany, vapes are still being sold from shops despite being banned.
00:36They're sold everywhere and unfortunately they're not policed.
00:40One business markets itself as a candy shop.
00:43Locals told the ABC they were offered vape products from under the counter when they inquired.
00:48Nearby another convenience store is also selling vapes.
00:51The sale of vapes in this region have prompted one parent we've spoken to to write to the Australian Federal Police,
00:56the Therapeutic Goods Administration, Border Force and the WA Department of Health.
01:01But nothing has changed as a result.
01:03The police commissioner says enforcement of the ban is a matter for health authorities.
01:07It's a Department of Health enforcement role.
01:11But the health minister says police support is crucial.
01:14It does make sense for the two agencies to work together if there are more serious crimes also occurring.
01:19Seventeen health organisations are calling for immediate legislative change because frustrated parents don't know where to turn.
01:25From our research we can clearly see that people in Western Australia are confused about the current legalities.
01:31The minister says they're working on strengthening the laws.
01:34If we can stamp it out as quickly as we can we're going to have just another generation of kids that are going to be addicted to not cigarettes but something else.
01:43A regional plea for urgent action.
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