Stratford Businesses Cited In Tobacco Compliance Check: Police

Stratford CT

17 May, 2022

1:48 PM

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STRATFORD, CT — Six 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 on Monday in conjunction with the health department. During the inspection, several stores were found to be selling tobacco products to underage minors, according to Capt. Frank Eannotti. Eannotti said the stores were issued infractions and charged with sale of tobacco to a minor, which carries a fine of $300. The following businesses were found to be in violation: Stratford Avenue Food Mart, 1240 Stratford Avenue Delta Fuel, 1219 Stratford Avenue Dolly's Deli and Convenience, 6 Boston Avenue Citgo Gas Station, 2000 Barnum Avenue Royal Smoke Shop, 1277 West Broad Street 7-Eleven, 3621 Main Street Eannotti noted that the following businesses were in compliance with state law: Turbo News, 1140 Main Street Stratford News and Vape, 665 Honeyspot Road Snaxx Plus, 189 Ferry Boulevard EZ Stop, 335 Main Street Stratford Cigar and Smoke Shop, 2340 Broadbridge Avenue Billows and Blaze Smoke, 1056 Stratford Avenue See also: Stratford Businesses Cited In Alcohol Compliance Check: Police To sign up for Stratford breaking news alerts and more, click here.