The Truckee Police Department, in conjunction with the Nevada County Tobacco Use Prevention Project, conducted a non-enforcement under-age tobacco purchase operation in Truckee on July 9.

Of the 17 merchants contacted, two sold tobacco to underage purchasers, according to Capt. Harwood Mitchell.

The two merchants that sold tobacco to the juveniles will be cited as a result of this initial operation.

All of the merchants will be receiving letters telling them that the police department had conducted the operation and whether they are doing well on their compliance or need improvement.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report