New London -- Three city businesses were cited Wednesday for selling tobacco to minors during an unannounced compliance inspection.

The city’s police department, along with the state Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Tobacco Prevention and Enforcement Program, conducted the inspections.

Under the direction and supervision of DMHAS investigators, an underage youth, employed by the Tobacco Prevention and Enforcement Program, went into the businesses and tried to buy tobacco products.

Twenty-one businesses were found in compliance, according to a news release issued by the New London Police Department.

The clerks in the three stores were issued $200 infractions for sale of tobacco to minors under 18 and the Cigarette Dealer license holder at each also faces additional administrative sanctions from the state Department of Revenue Services.

The three stores found in violation Wednesday include Diaz Grocery at 34 Truman St.; Honey Bee Farms at 298 Bank St.; and Sam’s Food Store (Ravi) at 290 Broad St.

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