Mamaroneck Police Investigate Illegal Marijuana Smoke Shop

MAMARONECK, NY (November 10, 2022) — Village of Mamaroneck police issued summonses to employees of a local business and the business were issued summonses

After receiving numerous complaints from parents, business owners, and community members about a store possibly selling dangerous and illegal products to young teenagers and the general public, the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department investigated the “Mamaroneck Convenience Store” located at 311 Mamaroneck Avenue.

The Village of Mamaroneck opted out of any cannabis dispensaries or onsite consumption establishments anywhere in the Village.

Subsequent investigations revealed that the store was selling the following products illegally:

• Marijuana

• Flavored e-cigarettes/vapes

• CBD flavored gummies

• THC flavored gummies

• Pre-rolled Marijuana cigarettes

• THC liquid vape/oils

• Delta 8 THC

Some of these products were packaged to look like candy to appear attractive and appealing to young children and teenagers.

Both the business and store employee were summonsed, and the illegal products were seized by the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department.

Despite their appearance, just one gummie or candy bar can contain several times the

recommended adult dose of THC. Anyone who eats an entire THC edible, especially a child, can experience effects such as Anxiety, Paranoia, Heart problems, Apnea, Paranoia, Altered Perception, and Slurred Speech