Citations Issued in Longview Tobacco Sting Operation

LONGVIEW – Eight Longview retailers have been issued citations for selling tobacco to minors. The citations came during and undercover sting operation on Friday. Police officers, along with juveniles under 18 years of age entered 32 Longview stores. On their Facebook page, Longview police say they encourage you to educate your children and employees of the dangers and consequences of using and selling tobacco products to minors.

The clerks in the following eight stores sold the tobacco products to the minors:
Food Fast #1074 at 3001 Judson Road
Family Dollar Store #4547 at 2604 Gilmer Road
Wal-Mart Supercenter #398 at 515 E Loop 281
Skinner’s Grocery at 1708 Judson Road
Wal-Mart Supercenter #3828 at 4006 Estes Parkway
DC Shamrock at 3607 S Eastman Road
Penny’s Food and Fuel #6 at 401 S Eastman Road
Easy Access at 514 S Eastman Road