The Canton Police Department's Special Enforcement Unit conducted alcohol and tobacco sales checks during the first part of March. Decoy minors attempted to purchase either alcohol or tobacco at 13 businesses in Canton. Six businesses sold to the minor decoy, while seven refused the sale. A complete list of the locations checked is shown below:

Business Name	Location	Status
CVS	7269 N. Canton Center	Sold to minor
BP Gas Station	8787 Sheldon	Sold to minor
Sunoco Gas Station	42495 Joy	Sold to minor
Mobil Gas Station	8773 Haggerty	Sold to minor
Palermos	44938 Ford	Sold to minor
Farmer Jack	225 S. Canton Center	Sold to minor
Chinese Market	42488 Cherry Hill	Did not sell
Rite Aid	1805 S. Lilley	Did not sell
O’Sushi	42408 Ford	Did not sell
CVS	7269 N. Canton Center	Did not sell
7-11	7171 N. Canton Center	Did not sell
7-11	43340 Warren	Did not sell
Bombay Groceries	45510 Ford	Did not sell

The Special Enforcement Unit has performed tobacco and alcohol compliance checks at local businesses for the past several years. The SEU utilizes a "zero tolerance" enforcement strategy when dealing with violations of tobacco and alcohol sales to minors. Establishments selling alcohol to a minor receive a misdemeanor citation. Alcohol violations are also reported to the State of Michigan Liquor Control Commission.

MEDIA CONTACT: Lieutenant Robert Kerr, 734-394-5449