(FOX40.COM) — The Modesto Police Department recently conducted another round of compliance checks on eight smoke shops in the area and all of them failed. • Video Above: Most commonly reported crimes in the U.S.
The checks happened on Thursday, one week after several smoke shops were cited for violating California state law, according to MPD . During the first checks, officers said the shops were selling illegal flavored tobacco products. This time, each shop was cited for selling other illegal products including CBD items and drug paraphernalia which were confiscated during the operation.
All smoke shops inspected in Modesto failed compliance checks, police say
In total, police said they seized 1,621 products, 129 hemp/CBD/delta items, and 349 drug paraphernalia items. Some of the cited shops were repeat offenders.
Modesto smoke smoke shops
• AK Smoke Shop – 710 Sutter Ave • EZ Rock – 436 Paradise Rd • Pedro’s Smoke Shop – 415 Burney St • Circle T – 401 Coffee Rd • Habib Smoke Shop – 1501 Coffee Rd • Wally’s Discount Cigarette – 2419 Coffee Rd • Dabber Vape & Smoke – 2519 Coffee Rd, Unit 104 • Smoke City – 1532 Lakewood Ave, #3
“This operation is part of our ongoing effort to keep harmful products out of the hands of minors and hold retailers accountable,” MPD said. “Modesto PD remains committed to proactive enforcement that protects our youth and our community.”…