Health & Fitness
New London Convenience Store Owner Busted Over Fake Tests: PD
The owner of a New London convenience store has been arrested on charges that he was selling fake coronavirus tests.
NEW LONDON, CT — A convenience store owner was arrested on charges of selling fake COVID-19 tests, according to police. Hussein Alyelsherif, 43, of Waterford, was charged with sixth-degree larceny and criminal attempt at fifth-degree larceny.
Police said they began investigation of a 7-Eleven at 283 Broad St. selling COVID-19 home self-test kits for $39.99 each. Police followed up with public health officials who determined the kits were not valid or approved.
Police seized more than 30 of the kits from the store.
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Alyelsherif was also charged with possession of untaxed tobacco after police said they found 27 boxes of untaxed cigars at the store.
Anyone who has information concerning criminal activity is encouraged to contact the New London Police Department at 860-447-5269 ext. 0 or anonymous.
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On 4/20/20, NLPD began an investigation of a local 7-11 store selling COVID-19 home self-test kits for $39.99/kit. Further investigation resulted in NLPD seizing 30+ bogus COVID-19 kits from the store. Also, 27 boxes of untaxed cigars were seized. The owner/operator was arrested. pic.twitter.com/pTXworH0vg
— New London Police Dept. (@NLPDCT) April 22, 2020
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