Stratford Businesses Cited In Tobacco Compliance Check: Police

Stratford CT

17 May, 2021

3:08 PM

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STRATFORD, CT — Four Stratford businesses were cited for selling tobacco products to minors during a recent compliance check, according to police. The Stratford Police Department conducted a tobacco compliance check of local businesses on May 13 to verify that they are in compliance with state regulations pertaining to sales of tobacco and tobacco products to minors, according to Capt. Frank Eannotti. Eannotti said 12 businesses were checked during the operation and four were issued infractions for violations. The businesses in violation were: Stratford News, 665 Honeyspot Road CITGO Food Land, 805 Main Street 24/7 Express, 1607 Barnum Avenue 7-Eleven, 3621 Main Street Eannotti also noted that the following businesses were in compliance with the law and did not sell tobacco to underage customers: Wheels, 440 Lordship Boulevard CITGO Food Mart, 2000 Barnum Avenue BP Gas Station, 265 Boston Avenue Stratford Cigar Shop, 2340 Broadbridge Avenue The Bruce Avenue Corner Market, 189 Bruce Avenue EZ Stop, 3355 Main Street Billows and Blaze Smoke Shop, 1056 Stratford Avenue KN Smoke Shop, 7365 Main Street To sign up for Stratford breaking news alerts and more, click here.