Illegal Marijuana Products Seized From 2 Convenience Stores In Shelton: Police

SHELTON, CT — Illegal marijuana products were seized during compliance checks at two Shelton convenience stores earlier this month, according to the Shelton Police Department.

In a news release Tuesday, Police Sgt. Colin Bitsco said Shelton officers conducted coordinated compliance inspections at two stores on Bridgeport Avenue on Dec. 1 along with several state, federal and local agencies.

According to Bitsco, clerks at both locations were found compliant and did not sell vape products to a minor.

When inspectors conducted licensing and product compliance checks, both stores were found to be unlicensed for cannabis sales and operating in violation of zoning restrictions prohibiting marijuana products, Bitsco said.

According to Bitsco, 45 pre-rolled marijuana items (approximately 0.15 pounds) were seized from one store in the 700 block of Bridgeport Avenue and 256 marijuana edibles, vapes and flower products (approximately 4.6 pounds) were seized from a store in the 800 block of Bridgeport Avenue.

All items were secured as evidence and both stores reopened following the inspections, Bitsco said.