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

Business Name	Location	Status
Meijer Gas Station	45001 Ford	Did not sell–tobacco
Smokers Express	45156 Ford	Did not sell–tobacco
7-11	7171 N. Canton Center	Did not sell–tobacco
Marathon Gas Station	42438 Warren	Did not sell–tobacco
Country Deli	7349 N. Lilley	Sold to minor -tobacco
BP Gas Station	8787 N. Sheldon	Sold to minor–tobacco
Oakview Party Store	42256 Palmer	Did not sell–alcohol
CVS	42256 Palmer	Did not sell–alcohol
Maria's Bakery	115 N. Haggerty	Did not sell–alcohol
Cracker Barrel	41741 Ford	Did not sell–alcohol
CVS	225 N. Sheldon	Did not sell–alcohol
Super Bowl	45100 Ford	Sold to minor–alcohol
Rite Aid	180 S. Lilley	Sold to minor- alcohol

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