Northwest DC smoke shop ordered to close due to sale of illegal drugs
B&K Convenience Store and Smoke Shop, located at 2414 18th Street NW, had its doors padlocked for operating as an unlicensed cannabis retailer.
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The ABCA stated the business's operation posed 'a credible and imminent danger to public health and safety.'
Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers and the ABCA searched the store and seized 3.8 pounds of marijuana, 133 grams of mushrooms, 1272 grams of mushroom edibles, 299 grams of THC edibles, 34 grams of THC concentrate, and 2449 grams of THC vapes.
The business owners can request a hearing with the ABC Board and may be eligible for a remediation plan to resume business. The ABC Board can also fine each business owner $10,000 for the illegal sale.
The smoke shop is the 54th business closed due to illegal cannabis sales since July 2024 through the
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