By Forum Staff
After being alerted to the presence of several local retailers selling unlicensed marijuana products, the City Sheriff’s Office took action last week, levying an array of charges against the operators of three separate businesses in District 32.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, CJJ’s 115 Lounge, Inc. located at 114-30 Rockaway Beach Blvd., Sweet Deli Minimart Corp. located at 112-30 Rockaway Beach Blvd., and Sand Box Exotic Corp located at 92-09 Rockaway Beach Blvd. were all hit in the recent operation. The first two locations were located less than 600 feet from a church, while the third was less than 200 feet from a public library frequented by children.
The Sheriff’s Office’s report also stated that its actions led to one arrest, eight C-Summonses, seven Notice of Violations (NOV’s) with 21 violations and 81 counts of violations, and an estimated $82,800.00 in penalties.
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The Sheriff’s Office’s report also stated that its actions led to an arrest, several summonses and Notices of Violation and an estimated $82,800.00 in penalties.
The following contraband items were seized: 19.6 cartons of untaxed cigarettes, 788 package of other tobacco products, 403 flavored vape products, 158 THC vapes, 199 packages of THC flower weighing a total of 8.47 pounds, 872 THC pre-roll weighing a total of 1.92 pounds and 314 packages of THC edibles weighing a total of 37.5 pounds.
“I applaud the fast work of our Sheriff’s Office for acting on the behalf of the people in District 32 and coming down on these businesses,” City Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) said. “The sale of unlicensed marijuana cannot be tolerated. We have rigid licensing requirements in place for a reason, and these operators who attempt to skirt those requirements directly endanger the health and wellbeing of the general public. This cannot go on.”
