RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Yemeni American business owners in Richmond continue to call for a meeting with Mayor Danny Avula, as the city prepares to resume its crackdown on illegal vape shops. It comes after the cancellation of a planned sit-down that would’ve taken place on Monday, March 24.
The Yemeni American Association of Virginia was scheduled to meet with Avula to discuss Operation Vaporize, a city initiative that has led to the closure of dozens of vape and convenience stores. The group says their businesses have been unfairly targeted and fears additional enforcement when the operation continues next week.
“It’s been tough. It’s been tough mentally, financially …” said Asaed Alshami, owner of North Ave Tobacco…