Concerns Over Vaporizers and Crime in Buenos Aires

On Friday, a police raid occurred at a shop in Buenos Aires selling vaporizers, which have been banned in Argentina since 2011 due to health concerns. Authorities confiscated 122 devices and 14 types of liquids, emphasizing a worrying trend of use among adolescents, with an estimated starting age of 12 according to the Ministry of Health. Meanwhile, reports of insecurity continued with the kidnapping of a 78-year-old woman in Temperley, where criminals forced her out of her car and into her home for a robbery in broad daylight. This incident raises significant concerns regarding safety, particularly in densely populated areas during school hours. The situation ignites a broader debate about the ban on vaporizers and the rising violence within communities. Responses to these challenges highlight the urgent need for awareness regarding the risks associated with vaping as well as increased public safety measures against organized crime.