Police Uncover Tobacco Violations at Bristol Stores

Bristol police have uncovered tobacco violations – including the sale of individual cigarettes and untaxed cigarettes – at four convenience stores in the city.

Police searched five stores in Bristol on Feb. 26 as part of a routine compliance check. All but one of the five were found in violation of state tobacco regulations, police said.

Investigators searching La Familia Super Deli at 485 Farmington Avenue found untaxed tobacco and cigarettes, along with "loose cigarette sales," according to police. Items were seized and one person was arrested.

Police found untaxed tobacco at the Tropical Market at 152 School Street and Shop & Save at 143 Divinity Street. Tobacco was seized from both stores and one person was arrested in connection with the Tropical Market search, according to police.

Loose cigarette sales were found at Bristol Brothers at 1 Divinity Street, police said. Nothing was confiscated and no charges were filed.

Discount Tobacco at 123 Farmington Avenue was found to be in full compliance.

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