​Unlicensed Smoke Shop Shut Down After Investigation Into Illegal Pot Sales: Police

VILLAGE OF MAMARONECK, NY — Illegal drug sales were taking place, hidden in plain sight, according to village authorities.

The Village of Mamaroneck Police and Building Departments say that they have concluded an investigation into an illegal smoke shop, the F&A Convenience Store located on Mamaroneck Avenue. As a result of the investigation, one person has been arrested and charged with second-degree criminal nuisance and unlawful sale of cannabis.

The investigation led to the conclusion that the smoke shop was operating in violation of NYS cannabis laws and violating the Village of Mamaroneck ordinance on cannabis sales, which was creating a persistent public nuisance, according to authorities.

Village of Mamaroneck detectives and Building Department personnel conducted surveillance and gathered evidence over several weeks before executing their enforcement action.

Police say that on Monday, a person responsible for the illegal operations was taken into custody. The suspect was later released on an appearance ticket, pending a future court date.

The illegal products were seized, and the business was shut down, cops said.

The Village of Mamaroneck Police Department says that it "is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents and children by enforcing laws designed to regulate controlled substances and protect the quality of life in our neighborhoods."

Police say that many of the products seized were packaged and advertised to look like candy with bright colors in order to attract the attention of minors.

"Illegal operations like this not only undermine state regulations, but they also pose potential risks to our children in our community," Village of Mamaroneck Police Chief P.J. Trujillo said.