Tobacco News

MANSFIELD — Eight businesses sold tobacco products or alcoholic beverages to underage customers during a compliance check Monday night.The METRICH Enforcement Unit, Mansfield police, Richland County sheriff’s deputies and Community Action for Capable Youth teamed up for the operation on the eve of graduation season. High school students and adults younger than 21 went to 44 businesses in Mansfield and Richland County. Each employee who illegally sold alcohol or tobacco was cited and will have to appear in municipal court.

The following businesses were cited:

BP/Duke & Duchess, 3675 Park Avenue West.

Easy Trip Marathon, 3636 Park Avenue West.

BP, 1020 National Parkway.

Galloping Goose, 504 W. Fourth St.

Murphy USA, 2481 Possum Run Road.

Thunder Road Drive Thru, 1368 N. Main St.

Kroger Gas Station, 1500 Lexington Ave.

Rite Aid, 1009 Park Avenue West.