The Brief
- A Berwyn smoke shop owner and an employee are facing drug charges after investigators said the business illegally sold cannabis and psilocybin mushrooms.
- Authorities recovered about 36 kilograms of cannabis products while executing a search warrant at the store.
- Both defendants were released from custody after their initial court appearances and are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
BERWYN, Ill. – A suburban Chicago smoke shop with “420” in its name is facing criminal charges after investigators said the business was illegally selling marijuana and psilocybin mushrooms without the required licenses.
420 Smoke Shop busted
What we know:
An investigation by the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, found that the 420 Smoke Shop, located at 6348 W. 26th St., was selling cannabis and cannabis-infused products despite not being legally licensed to do so.
Investigators said the case began after multiple undercover purchases at the business confirmed the illegal sales. Authorities also claimed the shop was selling psilocybin mushrooms, a controlled substance under Illinois law.…