Norwalk Vape Shop Vape License Suspended After Illegal Cannabis Seizures

Connecticut authorities have cracked down on illegal cannabis sales at vape and smoke shops in Norwalk. The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) suspended the Electronic Cigarette Dealer registration of R&R Convenience Smoke LLC after multiple compliance checks uncovered over 1,400 unauthorized marijuana products, including cannabis flower, THC pre-rolls, vapes, and edibles. These inspections, conducted between December 2024 and July 2025 with the assistance of Norwalk police, resulted in the seizure of hundreds of illegal cannabis items and the arrest of employees for unlawful sale of cannabis. DCP Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli emphasized that holding an Electronic Cigarette Dealer credential does not authorize the sale of cannabis, which remains illegal without a proper license in Connecticut. In a related case, Cielo Davia was charged following an investigation into an illegal marijuana operation at the Smokey Bear smoke shop on North Main Street in Norwalk. Authorities are continuing efforts to enforce cannabis regulations and prevent unlicensed sales in the state.