Mohammed Haddara faces court over tobacco sale, advertising charges
A Melbourne tobacco retailer has appeared in court after he was charged with advertising the sale of e-cigarettes.
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A Melbourne tobacco store owner has been busted for allegedly failing to comply with a ban on retailers advertising the sale of e-cigarettes.
Mohammed Haddara appeared at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Thursday after he was charged on summons with possessing and selling e-cigarettes in May last year.
New laws prohibiting retailers (outside of pharmacies) from selling e-cigarette products — including vapes — in Victoria were implemented last year.
Court documents revealed Mr Haddara was charged for possessing “liquid Nicotine” and selling products “whilst not being authorised or licensed to do so”.
He was also charged for “displaying e-cigarette advertising” at his business and selling a tobacco product in packaging that did not comply with the right requirements.
Dressed in a black t-shirt and jeans, Mr Haddara appeared in person to his brief court mention in front of Magistrate Carrie O’Shea on Thursday.
His matter was adjourned for contest mention in March.
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