In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County PD First Precinct officers conducted an investigation into the sale of e-liquid nicotine and cigarettes to underage individuals during which three businesses were checked for compliance with the law between 9 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1.
The following workers were charged.
- Westchester resident Mohamed Anaam, age 30, of Mount Vernon, an employee of 168 Deli, located at 168B Montauk Highway, Lindenhurst, for sale of tobacco products to a person under age 21.
- Dharmedra Gadhavi, age 36, of Amityville, an employee of the Babylon Dairy Barn, located at 358 Deer Park Ave., Babylon, for sale of liquid nicotine to a person under age 21.
- Bezat Kilic, age 47, of Massapequa, an employee of BP Gas, located at 156 Main St., Babylon, for sale of tobacco products to a person under age 21.
All three are scheduled to appear in First District Court in Central Islip on Wednesday, Oct. 20.
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