By Scott Harvey
Greenville – A recent minor tobacco sting operation conducted in Greenville found two out of 36 stores in violation.
Officers with Greenville Police and Commerce ISD Police conducted the sting on Thursday.
Wal-Mart along Interstate 30 and Xpressway along Joe Ramsey Blvd are reported to have sold tobacco products to an underage operative.
Earlier this year four stores sold to a minor attempting to buy tobacco.
Selling tobacco to a minor is a Class C Misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of up to $500 plus court costs.