(Volusia Sheriff's Office)
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - More than 30 stores were caught selling alcohol or tobacco to customers under the age of 21 during an undercover operation, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
The weeklong operation was a joint effort between Volusia Narcotics task Forces and the Deltona Narcotics Enforcement Team where an undercover buyer went to 59 stores throughout the county.
Officials said the various vape shops and convenience stores were located in Edgewater, New Smyrna Beach, Deltona, Orange City, Holly Hill, Port Orange, Debary, Osteen and DeLand.
Charges will be filed with the State Attorney's Office on all clerks, managers and owners who sold to the undercover buyer, according to deputies.