NORRISTOWN, Pa. (WPVI) — Law enforcement leaders from three Pennsylvania counties provided some alarming details Thursday on what they describe as a growing threat to the community.
Authorities announced the results of a 10-month-long investigation into smoke shops operating in Montgomery, Bucks and Chester counties.
The report specifically talks about retailers that include smoke shops, gas stations and convenience stores, and accuses them of openly selling marijuana and illegal THC products under the guise that it is legal under the law.
Officials say many of these stores are selling illegal products, with some of them even being sold to children.
The report comes after a 23-person grand jury reviewed evidence from the investigation, which the DAs are calling the reality of smoke shops in Pennsylvania.
The group of officials are calling for regulation and changes to the oversight of smoke shops, the need for legislative action, public safety announcements and enforcement that could lead to criminal penalties.
Several arrests have been made but the investigation into this is ongoing.
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