BOROUGH PRESIDENT GIBSON`S RESPONSE TO ILLEGAL CANNABIS SHOPS SHUT DOWN IN THROGGS NECK

"The unprecedented rise in unlicensed smoke shops has had a negative impact on our communities, affecting the safety of our residents through the distribution of untested and unregulated products and is simultaneously threatening the success of licensed cannabis entrepreneurs who have gone through the process to operate a legitimate business in our city. This week`s shutdown of two illegal cannabis shops in Throggs Neck sends a clear message that we are committed to protecting the health and well-being of our neighbors and that these unlicensed shops are not welcome in our neighborhoods. I want to thank Mayor Eric Adams, Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark, Council Member Kristy Marmorato, Police Commissioner Edward Caban and the 45th Precinct, the NYC Sheriff`s Office, the Throggs Neck BID, and the residents of Bronx Community Board 10 for their proactiveness in addressing this urgent issue. We will continue to work with the NYPD, community partners, and our colleagues in government to permanently close these illegal smoke shops. I also urge residents to call 3-1-1 to report any businesses they believe to be unlawfully selling cannabis."