Simsbury PD Tobacco Sting: Which Stores Broke The Law?

SIMSBURY, CT — Local police Wednesday fanned out across town to make sure local establishments were not selling tobacco to those under 21.

And, the SPD reported, most abided by the law, though one local gas station/convenience store was cited for selling to a minor.

Police said the Gulf station at 125 West St., Simsbury, was found to not comply with laws governing tobacco sales.

"The offending clerk was issued an infraction for the violation and the store licensee may face additional administrative sanctions," wrote Lt. Gregory Samselski in a release.

The SPD initiative was done with the State Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DHMAS).

"The inspections were performed in an effort to determine compliance with state laws prohibiting the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic cigarettes to anyone under age 21," said Samselski.

During the operation, law enforcers used underage youths hired courtesy of the Tobacco Prevention and Enforcement Program.
Those youths then tried to buy cigarettes, with most Simsbury sellers following the law.

Police said the following establishment complied:

• Simsbury Quick Mart – 12 Albany Turnpike

• Cumberland Farms – 151 Hopmeadow St.

• Mobile Mart – 404 Hopmeadow St.

• BP to Go – 955 Hopmeadow St.

• Sunrise Convenience - 1225 Hopmeadow St.

• Pride Stores LLC - 1340 Hopmeadow St.

• Smokers Dream World - 1530 Hopmeadow St.