SMITHTOWN, NY - A 16-year-old vape shop clerk was arrested for selling e-liquid nicotine to a minor following a police investigation on Wednesday, according to Suffolk Police.

In response to community complaints, officers conducted an investigation into the sale of e-liquid nicotine at nine businesses in Smithtown, Saint James Nesconset and Ronkonkoma between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

The male teen, who was employed at Suffolk Vape and Smoke Shop on 165A Terry Road in Smithtown was arrested for selling e-liquid nicotine to a minor, police said.