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    Illegal fireworks found being sold in Brooklyn smoke shop: source

    By Jonathan Rizk,

    15 hours ago

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    BUSHWICK, Brooklyn (PIX11) — Law enforcement officials found illegal fireworks being sold inside a Brooklyn smoke shop during a search for illegal cannabis on Wednesday, a source told PIX11 News.

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    According to sources, the fireworks were discovered during a raid at 855 Knickerbocker Ave. as part of Operation Padlock to Protect .

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    Over 500 illegal cannabis shops in New York City have been locked thanks to Operation Padlock, with $41 million in civil penalties have been issued, according to sources.

    Jonathan Rizk is a digital journalist who has covered local news in New York City and Washington, D.C. He has been with PIX11 since August 2022. See more of his work here, and follow him on X and Facebook @OfficialRizk . Get in touch at jonathan.rizk@pix11.com .

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