Crime & Safety
Two Granby Businesses Cited for Underage Tobacco Sales
Granby police officers conducted an inspection on Dec. 28.
The Granby Police Department performed an unannounced inspection on Dec. 28 of the 10 places in town licensed to sell tobacco products.
Under state law, stores are not allowed to sell tobacco products to anyone under 18.
Granby police supervised as a 16-year-old male attempted to buy tobacco products at each of the 10 establishments. Granby police said the 16-year-old didn't lie about his age and presented his DMV operator's license if asked for ID.
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Police said two clerks were cited for infractions for selling tobacco to a minor. One worked at Cumberland Farms at 19 Hartford Ave., and one worked at Smoker's Discount World at 518 Salmon Brook.
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