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Smoke Shops Shut Down in Four Towns | Jersey News
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- Jul 11, 2026
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Summary
Smoke shops in Boonton, Montville, Randolph, and Roxbury were shut down in a major crackdown targeting illegal flavored vapes, intoxicating hemp products, and “marijuana lite” — unregulated items that mimic legal cannabis but skirt state laws. A multi-agency operation launched in April culminated in 11 simultaneous raids on July 1, seizing thousands of vapes, pounds of edibles, nitrous oxide canisters, and $45,000 in cash. Eighteen people were charged with drug distribution and money laundering. The surge in these products stems from a 2018 federal law that unintentionally opened the door for unlicensed hemp-derived THC sales, leading to a booming “diet weed” market with little oversight — especially dangerous for youth. Local officials are now pushing for stricter enforcement to protect public health. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c0220e16b4053dcf