# Vape Shop Manager Jailed for Sexually Assaulting Underage Girls

> Vape shop manager jailed for 8 years after sexually assaulting teens who came to buy illegal e-cigarettes.
- Title: Vape Shop Manager Jailed for Sexually Assaulting Underage…
- Summary: Vape shop manager jailed for 8 years after sexually assaulting teens who came to buy illegal e-cigarettes. Dilshaw Omar Kawani, 53, was jailed for eight…
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- Published: 2026-10-21T18:19:02+00:00
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## Vape Shop Manager Jailed
Dilshaw Omar Kawani, 53, was jailed for eight years after sexually assaulting underage girls who came to his shop to illegally get e-cigarettes.
## Seven Sexual Assault Charges
Kawani was found guilty of seven offences of sexual assault and inciting a child to engage in sexual activity at Bournemouth Crown Court.
## Shop Location and Activities
Kawani ran Parkstone Mini Market on Ashley Road, Poole, and would often give free vapes to teenage girls to facilitate his assault.
## Victim Accounts
One teenage girl said Kawani had sexually touched her under her clothes after giving her a free vape in January 2025.
## Multiple Assaults
Another teenager said she had been sexually assaulted on multiple occasions by Kawani, who the girls referred to as 'Boss man', while giving her free vapes.
## Illegal Vapes with THC
Some of the vapes Kawani distributed contained the Class B drug tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis.
## Police Action
Dorset Police arrested Kawani after they were made aware of the abuse and Parkstone Mini Market was subsequently closed after a joint operation with Trading Standards.
## Illegal Vapes Seized
The authorities confirmed that illegal vapes were seized from the property. The shop has since reopened under new management.
## 12-Year Sexual Harm Order
Kawani was also handed a 12-year sexual harm prevention order at his sentencing hearing on October 15.
## Police Statement
Detective Inspector Ross McNamee said the sentence marks the conclusion of a determined investigation into offences that caused significant harm to children in the community.
## Victim Bravery
Officers commended the 'bravery' of the victims for coming forward and assisting throughout the investigation and court process.
## Police Commitment
Dorset Police remain unwavering in their commitment to safeguarding young people and will relentlessly pursue those who seek to exploit or abuse them.
## Victim Support
The victims' bravery has been instrumental in ensuring Kawani has been brought to justice and helping to protect other children from harm.
## Key takeaway

Dilshaw Omar Kawani, 53, was jailed for eight years after sexually assaulting underage girls who came to his shop to illegally get e-cigarettes.