Lander announced the investigation into Operation Padlock in an Aug.1 letter to city Sheriff Anthony Miranda - two days after officially announcing his bid to run against Adams in the Democratic primary for mayor.
Some politicians and government analysts said the move reeks of conflict of interest now that Lander is looking to unseat Adams.
Lander's letter said the investigation 'will review the department's enforcement of laws barring the unlicensed retail sale of cannabis, and its fiscal impact on the City.'
Lander's probe includes examining records related to complaints, inspections, violations, enforcement actions, items confiscated, financial penalties, and information on landlords of buildings where illegal cannabis sales occurred.
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