The increase in the smoking age from 19 to 20 yesterday has prompted stores to put measures in place to prevent underage smokers from buying cigarettes.
The 10 owners of small convenience shops across the island who spoke to The Straits Times over the past two days said they have all taken steps to deter young people.
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