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NYC shuts down nearly 800 illegal cannabis shops in 3 months
By Renee Anderson,
3 hours ago
NEW YORK -- New York City has shuttered nearly 800 illegal cannabis shops over the past three months, officials announced Wednesday.
Mayor Eric Adams said Operation Padlock to Protect shut down 779 businesses across the five boroughs, issuing $65,671,487 in fines and seizing $41,443,792 worth of products.
"For too long, illegal shops have contributed to a feeling that anything goes on our streets, while targeting our most vulnerable -- including children -- with dangerous, counterfeit products marketed as candy," Adams said in a statement. "But today, we are celebrating that this is no longer being tolerated and we are making huge gains to protect communities and usher in a legal cannabis market that will thrive."
Investigators said complaints from the community helped tip them off to the Sheepshead Bay location. Residents can report illegal cannabis shops by calling 311 or emailing the Sheriff's Office. Learn more here.
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