A crackdown on smoke shops in Middletown led to multiple arrests and the seizure of a massive amount of illegal cannabis products. Police say officers inspected several vape and smoke shops around the city and ended up seizing more than 60 pounds of marijuana and THC products from three different locations. The raids targeted three stores: According to investigators, … [Read more...] about “Just a Vape Shop,” They Said — Police Find 60 Pounds of Weed Anyway
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Danbury Vape Shop Raid Pulls Nearly 25 Pounds Off the Shelves
A multi-agency enforcement operation in Danbury, Connecticut led to the arrest of two store clerks and the seizure of nearly 25 pounds of illegal THC products from local vape shops.The crackdown targeted two businesses on White Street—Smoke Station and Cali Exotic Convenience—during compliance checks involving Danbury police, the DEA, and several state agencies.According to … [Read more...] about Danbury Vape Shop Raid Pulls Nearly 25 Pounds Off the Shelves
Weed the People: How Getting Busted for a Joint Is Still a Thing in 2025
You’d think that after all the progress America’s made with cannabis — dispensaries on every corner, CBD in your dog’s treats, and grandmas baking “special” brownies — we’d be past the days of getting arrested for a little weed.But nope. Apparently, 20% of all drug arrests in the U.S. are still for cannabis possession. Yes, one in five. The math says “progress,” but the justice … [Read more...] about Weed the People: How Getting Busted for a Joint Is Still a Thing in 2025
Dallas Rapper BigXthaPlug Arrested Amid Album Release
Rising hip-hop artist BigXthaPlug—born Xavier Landum, aged 27—was arrested early Friday morning in Dallas on misdemeanor charges of marijuana possession and unlawful firearm possession, just hours after launching his much-anticipated album I Hope You’re Happy. Album Launch Overshadowed by Legal Trouble Landum celebrated the release of I Hope You’re Happy with a release … [Read more...] about Dallas Rapper BigXthaPlug Arrested Amid Album Release
Trap Door Bust: Illegal Cannabis Products Discovered at Local Vape Shop
A routine compliance check turned into a criminal investigation on Monday after law enforcement officers uncovered a stash of illegal cannabis products hidden beneath a trap door in a Hartford-area vape shop.According to officials, investigators from the Department of Consumer Protection’s Drug Control Division, alongside local police, visited the vape shop as part of an … [Read more...] about Trap Door Bust: Illegal Cannabis Products Discovered at Local Vape Shop
Title: €2 Million Worth of Cannabis Seized in West Dublin Business Raid
Authorities in Dublin have seized a significant quantity of cannabis with an estimated street value of €2 million during a search of a commercial premises in West Dublin.The operation, led by Gardaí as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt organized criminal activity, took place on Wednesday following intelligence received by the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau. … [Read more...] about Title: €2 Million Worth of Cannabis Seized in West Dublin Business Raid
Kerala Rapper Vedan Detained for Alleged Marijuana Possession
In a development that has sparked debate across artistic and legal circles, popular Kerala-based rapper Vedan was taken into custody earlier this week on charges of alleged possession of marijuana. The arrest was carried out by local law enforcement officers in Kochi, where Vedan was reportedly found with a quantity of the substance during a routine check.Authorities have … [Read more...] about Kerala Rapper Vedan Detained for Alleged Marijuana Possession
Woman charged after more than 50 pounds of marijuana found at Memphis airport
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman is facing a charge after over 50 pounds of weed was found Sunday at the Memphis airport. Kierra Carter, 21, has been charged with possession of controlled substance with intention to manufacture, deliver or sell. According to an affidavit, Carter's luggage was found open inside a United Airline bag cart on April 14, 2024. The bags had Carter's name tag … [Read more...] about Woman charged after more than 50 pounds of marijuana found at Memphis airport
Two CT vape shop employees arrested after police seize marijuana, several hundred illegal THC products
Two vape shop employees were arrested and charged after police reportedly seized seven pounds of marijuana, illegal THC products and over $1,000 in cash during a search in Norwalk, police said.On Thursday, the Norwalk Police Department‘s Special Services Division, along with the Connecticut State Department of Consumer Protection’s Drug Control Division, executed a search and … [Read more...] about Two CT vape shop employees arrested after police seize marijuana, several hundred illegal THC products
Two arrested after Danbury smoke shops found with pounds of marijuana, police say
DANBURY — Two people were arrested last week after several city smoke shops were found with dozens of pounds of marijuana ready for sale, officials said.Officers working with multiple state agencies took enforcement action on four local vape shops on March 27, Danbury Police Chief Patrick Ridenhour said in a news release Thursday Ridenhour said the goal of the operation was … [Read more...] about Two arrested after Danbury smoke shops found with pounds of marijuana, police say
