Crate after crate of confiscated, illegal cannabis and other products filled the Bronx warehouse where Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams and law enforcement
Mayor Eric Adams, Governor Kathy Hochul, and a task force of law enforcement performed a victory lap in the Bronx Wednesday, announcing that over 750 illegal smoke shops across the five boroughs have been shuttered. personnel took a victory lap Wednesday over the success of “Operation Padlock to Protect.”
The paraphernalia, Mayor Adams charged on July 31, underscores the belief that the illegal smoke shops are generally marketing to children. Speakers made the announcement inside of a Wakefield warehouse surrounded by crate after crate of confiscated, illegal products. Mayor Adams held up several pieces of drug paraphernalia inside of video game boxes and inside of crayon containers, which he charges is proof that the merchandise is being peddled to minors.
“Earlier this year, I enacted new enforcement powers to quickly and permanently close the thousands of illegal cannabis retailers across New York selling potentially dangerous products — many of which are marketed to children and teens — and siphoning sales from hard-working, licensed store owners,” Governor Hochul said.
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