Nine out of 10 traders sold films classified 18 to under-age children

Trading Standards officers in the region have been highlighting the issue of age restricted products.

They said the latest programme showed it was "committed to protecting the health and well being" of young people.

Reports are being prepared for the procurator fiscal in connection with the film sales.

Consumer Services Manager Ted Beckley said the results of the test purchasing programme were cause for concern.

'Illegal sales'

"We take the issue of sales of age restricted products to young people very seriously," he said.

"Pro-active enforcement of legislation relating to these products is important to protect children and young people from harmful and damaging products as well as to help reduce anti-social behaviour in our communities.