Atlantic Beach smoke shop sues Horry County Police Department over 2024 seizure

ATLANTIC BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — An Atlantic Beach smoke shop that saw hundreds of its products seized by Horry County police last year claims the agency’s actions were illegal.

A lawsuit filed Friday by 420 SuperStore LLC says authorities including Det. Mark Bonner — the department’s head of narcotics — knew its inventory fell within state limits for THC levels despite arresting a manager on drug possession charges.

On Jan. 12, 2024, Horry County police executed a search warrant at the 2910 Highway 17 S. store, taking nearly 305 items including gummies, chocolate bars and disposable vape cartridges…

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