The Henrico Police Department announced that eight people were arrested last week following coordinated raids at multiple vape shops, private homes, and a storage unit. According to police, the operations targeted businesses and locations suspected of selling marijuana and other illegal substances. Officials emphasized that the effort was part of a broader strategy to crack down on illicit drug activity within the county.
Police Chief Eric English clarified that the goal was not to single out vape shops but to stop illegal behavior taking place inside some of them. “It’s not that we’re targeting vape shops. We’re targeting illegal activities that are taking place in those vape shops,” English explained. He added that many of these businesses use marketing tactics, such as cartoon imagery, that appeal to children and teens—an approach that law enforcement says raises serious concerns.
During the raids, authorities recovered more than 60 pounds of marijuana flower, over 12 pounds of THC-infused edibles, multiple firearms, and approximately $100,000 in cash. The findings underscored what police described as a growing problem in the community, where unregulated sales can lead to widespread health and safety risks…