Napa’s wine country image took a detour into the strip‑mall aisle this week, as local detectives teamed up with state health agents for an undercover sting that targeted kratom products at three smoke shops. Officials say the team bought kratom and concentrated 7‑hydroxymitragynine, or 7‑OH, at Smoke Station, King Smoke Shop and Galaxy Smoke Shop, and concluded the items were being sold for human consumption. Investigators say some formulations may carry overdose and addiction risks, and they plan to refer misdemeanor allegations to the Napa County district attorney and to city code enforcement as their review continues.
Undercover purchases at three smoke shops
According to the Napa Valley Register, detectives from the Napa Special Investigations Bureau went undercover at Smoke Station, King Smoke Shop and Galaxy Smoke Shop and determined the products were being marketed for consumption. The Register reports that officers bought kratom and concentrated 7‑OH items that often show up as flavored tablets, powders or drinks. NSIB told the paper the operation began after…..