Protection of minors in danger: 70% of the dealers fail when buying a test!

Protection of minors in danger: 70% of the dealers fail when buying a test!

scandalous conditions for youth protection tests!

In a terrifying experiment, police officers in Linz am Rhein brought the failure of the protection of minors to the stage! On Monday, September 9th, 2024, a 17-year-old police student opened the curtain during so-called "test purchases" and checked the sales outlets in the Unkel, Linz and Bad Hönningen municipalities.

With cover charm and her youthful appearance, she bravely dared to buy brandy-containing drinks and tobacco products in various supermarkets, petrol stations and kiosks. Your order? To take the protection of minor adolescents seriously!

alarming results of the controls!

The numbers speak an alarming language: Of 16, 16 of the sales points tested were a whopping 11 on the temptation to sell substances that are dangerous for young people! This is a frightening quota of almost 70%! In most cases, it was not even asked about the age of the buyer - a scandal!

The Legal Youth Protection Act obliges to prevent minors from acquiring such substances. But here you don't seem to be particularly interested in many sellers. Each of these violations has serious consequences for those responsible!

penalties for violations of the youth protection law

If you don't stick to the rules, you have to expect sensitive punishments! According to the youth protection law, both the seller and the trader will be punished. The fine for business owners is between 500 and 2,000 euros, while sellers have to expect a fine of 100 to 250 euros. These payments are the price of failure when protecting the youth!

It is time for those responsible to be held accountable and to comply with the laws on the agenda. The safety of our children and adolescents must not fall by the wayside!