2 Shops Fail To Card Underage Nicotine Shoppers: Aurora PD

AURORA, IL — Two businesses failed the Aurora Police Department's latest alcohol and tobacco compliance check, officials said Tuesday.

Staff at Joe's Tobacco and Vape, at 1945 W. Galena Blvd., and Shell, at 1127 N. Eola Road, were cited for violations related to the sale of nicotine or vape products in last week's Special Operations Group undercover operation.

The Aurora Police Department conducts periodical undercover details to ensure alcohol and tobacco aren't sold to minors. Cadets, who are all under the age of 21, attempt to purchase alcohol or tobacco from nine businesses. Seven businesses complied:

• Drip Drop Smokes Vape and Tobacco, 344 W. Indian Trail
• Shell Gas Station, 320 W. Galena Blvd.
• Maya's World Smokes and Vapes, 261 E. Indian Trail
• BP, 1050 E. New York St.
• La Villita Liquors, 1415 E. New York St.
• Aurora Spirit and Wine, 1669 Montgomery Road
• BP, 2595 Ogden Ave.

"Compliance checks are an important tool in helping reduce underage access to tobacco and nicotine products," Special Operations Group Lieutenant Christopher McWilliams said in a statement. "We appreciate the businesses that continue to follow the law and remain committed to addressing violations when they occur."