Tobacco Retailers Applauded by Longview Police

LONGVIEW — Tobacco retailers are getting a verbal pat on the back from Longview police. On May 6, police conducted a sting operation. They checked 46 different tobacco retailers within the city, testing for compliance with the state law in regards to underage tobacco sales. Only one citation was issued for “Sale of Cigarette or Tobacco Products to a Person Younger than 18”. The citation was issued at “This Our Store”, located at 559 South Mobberly Avenue. More of these unannounced stings will be performed in the future.