Gambling machines, flavored tobacco and more confiscated in crack down at Modesto businesses
Police said the operation resulted in eight arrests and saw $10,000 seized from illegal gambling activities. Police in Modesto, California, have seized $10,000 in illegal gambling activities at six businesses following a crackdown on illegal tobacco and cannabis sales. The operation involved eight arrests and 10 gambling machines, along with thousands of dollars worth of illegal products. The police found illegal products such as psilocybin mushrooms, flavored tobacco, marihuana, and more. The officers followed up on complaints about flavored tobacco and marijuana-infused products, which some of the items appear to be similar to other products targeted at youth. Safety violations were also found at all six locations. The department had received multiple complaints from local business owners and community members regarding the targeting of youth.
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Police said the operation resulted in eight arrests and saw $10,000 seized from illegal gambling activities.
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MODESTO, Calif. — Police found gambling machines, psilocybin mushrooms, flavored tobacco, marihuana and more after cracking down on illegal tobacco and cannabis sales in Modesto.
According to the Modesto Police Department, their officers followed up on complaints surrounding flavored tobacco and cannabis-infused products. Some of the items include edibles made to look like version of other products that target youth.
Officials said two notices were sent out calling on businesses to stop if they were selling any illegal products.
Eventually, compliance checks were done at the following sites:
Police said the operation resulted in eight arrests and saw $10,000 seized from illegal gambling activities. According to police, 10 gambling machines were also confiscated along with thousands of dollars worth of illegal products. Safety violations were also found at all six locations.
"This result was a direct reflection of our community's needs. The police department had received multiple complaints from local business owners, from community members from neighborhoods from schools regarding the targeting of our youth in our community. And that is why we did this," said Sgt. Kalani Souza, spokesperson for Modesto Police Department, in a video news release.
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