Six Queens pot shops padlocked in major illegal cannabis bust
Queens DA shuts down six illegal cannabis stores in major citywide sweep QUEENS, NY – A major crackdown on unlicensed marijuana businesses led to the closure of six illegal cannabis…
Queens DA shuts down six illegal cannabis stores in major citywide sweep QUEENS, NY – A major crackdown on unlicensed marijuana businesses led to the closure of six illegal cannabis…
QUEENS, NY — A sweeping undercover operation targeting six illegal cannabis shops across Queens has led to four arrests, the padlocking of each storefront, and the seizure of hundreds of…
A massive interstate cannabis smuggling operation has been dismantled following the seizure of more than 2,800 pounds of illegal marijuana products and the arrest of six individuals tied to a…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A major milestone in the fight against illegal cannabis sales was reached Thursday as city officials padlocked Orbit DC, marking the 50th illegal cannabis shop closure across…
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Three Men Face Charges After Cannabis Seizure in Long Island City
**Queens, NY** – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the charging of Cesar Egas Nagua, Michel Garcia Rodriguez, and Alain Prieto Romero with criminal possession of cannabis. This follows a search warrant that led to the discovery of more than 850 pounds of cannabis flower in a Long Island City apartment.
The district attorney highlighted that a wellness check call initially led police officers to the large cannabis seizure. All three individuals involved now face felony possession charges as the investigation continues. District Attorney Katz emphasized the risk posed by unregulated cannabis products to the community.
Egas Nagua, 34, from Brentwood, alongside Garcia Rodriguez, 25, and Prieto Romero, 23, both from Long Island City, were arraigned on Tuesday night on first-degree cannabis possession charges. Judge Jerry Iannece has scheduled their next court appearance for January 16, 2025.
According to the charges, police responded to a 911 call on November 4 at around 5:30 p.m. regarding an alleged knife assault in a Long Island City apartment. Upon entry, officers discovered multiple large plastic bags of cannabis in two bedrooms, prompting them to secure a search
QUEENS, N.Y. — An unlicensed cannabis dispensary operating near a playground in Sunnyside has been shut down following community complaints, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced. The closure of the…
Queens, NY – Approximately four tons of illegal cannabis and cannabis products were seized from a storage facility in Floral Park on Tuesday in a coordinated operation by the Queens…
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ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II has announced the conclusion of a year-long investigation into several Rockland County smoke shops, with three individuals and five corporations…
Toms River, NJ – Daniel Kessel, known for his active role in advocating for the legalization of cannabis dispensaries in Toms River, has been sentenced to a five-year jail term…
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UPPER MARLBORO, MD – Gregory Neverson, a 20-year-old from Upper Marlboro, has been charged with illegal possession of a stolen handgun and possession with intent to distribute cannabis in Montgomery…