Cops: Wantagh, Seaford Stores Sold Booze to Teenager

Three businesses in Wantagh and Seaford were caught selling booze in a “Project 21” sting Wednesday, according to Nassau County Police.

A total of five employees at stores in Wantagh, Seaford and Massapequa were charged after selling alcohol to a 19-year-old undercover agent, cops said.

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The following people were charged:

• Yoonsin Kim, 61, of Wantagh, who works at Cherrywood Wine in Wantagh
• Jorge Aguilar, 39, of Roosevelt, who works at Cappy’s Wine & Liquor in Wantagh
• Ke Ding, 21, of Fresh Meadows, who works at Vintage Wine & Spirits in Seaford
• Mohamed Hussain, 59, of Massapequa, who works at Sunergy Gas Station in Massapequa
• Wen Qin Chen, 41, of New York City, who works at Discount Liquor in Massapequa

Each defendant was released on appearance tickets and charged with prohibited sale of alcohol to a person under 21. They are due back in court March 25.

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