Fentanyl in smoke shop
Fentanyl in smoke shop
Fentanyl in smoke shop
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Authorities in Norwalk, Connecticut, arrested 21-year-old Ali Mahmood Ahmed Abdullah Ghaleb during a raid on the ZaZa Smoke Shop, where they discovered illegally sold marijuana products laced with fentanyl. The police executed a search warrant and seized over three pounds of marijuana, THC gummies, and nearly $2,000 in cash. Many of the marijuana products tested positive for fentanyl and had THC concentrations exceeding legal limits. This operation was part of an ongoing investigation into unlicensed cannabis sales, as the store was previously fined for non-compliance. Ghaleb faces multiple charges, including possession with intent to sell cannabis and narcotics, with bail set at $15,000. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about fentanyl contamination in illegal drug markets, contributing to a nationwide overdose crisis.

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