Bronx officials announced on Nov. 2, 2023 three arrests and more than 55 pounds of confiscated contraband at recent smoke shop raid.
Photo courtesy Office of Assembly Member John Zaccaro
New York Assemblymember John Zaccaro Jr., announced his office carried out another pair of smoke shop raids last week — which this time resulted in three arrests and confiscation of more than 55 pounds of illegal cannabis.
In partnership with the New York City Sheriff’s office, the assembly member hit two shops — the Morris Park Smoke Shop & Convenience Inc. at 1048 Morris Park Ave., and AM Convenience V Shop Corp. at 2011A Williamsbridge Road. Both were slapped with violations and the cops arrested three people after confiscating more than 43 pounds of THC edibles, 8 pounds of cannabis flower and 4 pounds of THC pre-rolls, among other illegal products.
“I want to be crystal clear to all those that continue to willfully violate the law and sell illegal and unregulated cannabis and tobacco in your smoke shops throughout the Bronx – your time will come,” Zaccaro said. “We will continue our work unabated, and Monday’s successful seizure only reinforces our collective goal to respond to quality-of-life issues that deliver real results for our constituents.”
Zaccaro represents the Bronx’s 80th Assembly District, which includes the neighborhoods of Pelham Gardens, Allerton, Indian Village, Little Yemen and parts of Norwood and Morris Park.
The individual arrested at the Morris Park Smoke Shop & Convenience Inc. was charged with criminal possession of cannabis in the third degree, possession or sale of unstamped or unlawfully stamped cigarettes, and the sale of cannabis with a liquor license.
Two people were also arrested at AM Convenience V Shop Corp. according to Zaccaro’s office, though the announcement didn’t detail their criminal charges. That shop was also hit with four C-Summons and an estimated $181,200 in penalties.
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