Over 195 illegal smoke shops shut down in Queens since May, hundreds throughout the five boroughs - QNSA targeted operation called Operation Padlock to Protect led to the closure of over 195 illegal smoke shops in Queens and hundreds more across the five boroughs.
Illegal weed shops, cannabis warehouse busted in Downtown Brooklyn, Fort GreeneIllegal smoke shops in Downtown Brooklyn were shut down using 'Operation Padlock to Protect,' with a collaboration across law enforcement departments, after new enforcement powers were granted by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Over 195 illegal smoke shops shut down in Queens since May, hundreds throughout the five boroughs - QNSA targeted operation called Operation Padlock to Protect led to the closure of over 195 illegal smoke shops in Queens and hundreds more across the five boroughs.
Illegal weed shops, cannabis warehouse busted in Downtown Brooklyn, Fort GreeneIllegal smoke shops in Downtown Brooklyn were shut down using 'Operation Padlock to Protect,' with a collaboration across law enforcement departments, after new enforcement powers were granted by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Op-Ed | Operation Padlock to Protect' How New York City is taking action to shut down illegal smoke and cannabis shops | amNewYorkCrackdown on unlicensed smoke and cannabis shops in NYC to protect public safety and support legal businesses.
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