The DEA conducted a raid in Walworth, New York, uncovering nearly 30,000 marijuana plants at an illegal cultivation site allegedly supplying drugs to NYC smoke shops. Arrests were made, including Ferrydoon Ardehali and Colby Riggle, with Riggle's attorney claiming his client was merely a farmhand. DEA agents underlined that while cannabis is legal in New York, large-scale operations violating federal law remain a priority for enforcement. Mayor Eric Adams addressed the illegal smoke shop issue, noting significant seizures in NYC.
While cannabis may be recognized as legal in New York State, large scale marijuana grows that violate federal law are not legal and will remain targets of our enforcement efforts.
He looks forward to defending himself and the accusations in court as this case moves forward.
In 2024, the city shut down nearly 1,400 shops and seized over $95 million in illegal products from illicit stores.
My client looks forward to exercising his legal rights at the appropriate times throughout this legal process and addressing this matter in Court.
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