A Full 50% of the Adults Contacted Today Agreed to Buy Flavored Tobacco Products for Minors, Says the Eureka Police Department as it Recaps a Sting Operation
On May 28, 2026, Officers with the Eureka Police Department (EPD)
conducted a Shoulder Tap operation focused on the illegal purchase of
flavored tobacco products for individuals under the age of 21.
Throughout the operation, two minors
contacted a total of 12 individuals. Of those contacted, six
individuals agreed to purchase flavored tobacco products for the
minors. After the purchases were completed, officers contacted the
individuals and issued citations for furnishing tobacco products to a
person under the age of 21.
The Eureka Police Department remains
committed to protecting the health and safety of youth in the
community by addressing illegal access to tobacco and nicotine
products. Flavored tobacco products continue to be a concern due to
their appeal to younger individuals and their role in contributing to
nicotine addiction among teens and young adults.
EPD would like to remind the public
that California law prohibits the sale or furnishing of tobacco and
nicotine products to anyone under the age of 21. Violations may
result in criminal citations and fines.
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