COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10)– On Wednesday, two Cohoes businesses were searched following community complaints of cannabis. According to the state Office of Cannabis Managment (OCM), illegal cannabis was seized from Krunchy Deli, at 45 White Street, and Smoke Rite 3, at 125 Main Street.
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OCM officials said the Cohoes Police Department received multiple complaints alleging illegal cannabis sales and subsequently, they contacted OCM investigators for assistance. Chief of Police Todd Waldin said officers then executed search warrants of the businesses with OCM investigators.
According to investigators, all illicit cannabis was seized from the two businesses and they were issues Notices of Violations.
OCM said the locations were not sealed based on what was recovered during the inspections but noted that if the locations continue to sell illegal cannabis, then additional enforcement action may be taken.
According to OCM, neither store has allegations of selling to minors or documented health events.
In New York State, if a business is found to sell illicit cannabis that poses an immintent threat to the health, safety or welfare of its customers than the OCM can padlock the businesses immediately after an inspection…