An undercover investigation at smoke shops along a major avenue revealed significant gaps in security measures, as a young tester posing as a drug buyer found that less than half of the businesses checked for fake identification. The test, conducted by a 20-year-old, targeted 23 stores, with only nine taking steps to verify the legitimacy of the ID presented. The findings raise concerns about compliance with age-restriction laws in retail tobacco and cannabis sales. Critics may question whether inconsistent enforcement is enabling underage access to restricted products.
Sidney Blasco, 20, went undercover last week as a dope-seeking customer at 23 smoke shops along 8th Ave -- discovering that only nine bothered proofing her.
