NYC's illegal marijuana shops increase, with Zaza Waza Smoke Shop shut down twice; survey shows over twice as many illicit shops now compared to late 2022.
New York City's illegal marijuana shops are on the rise, with police shutting down Zaza Waza Smoke Shop on the Upper West Side for the second day in a row. Councilwoman Gale Brewer's survey found over twice as many illicit cannabis shops in the area compared to late 2022. City officials struggle to crack down on thousands of unlicensed shops, while licensed cannabis stores face a challenging licensing process.
March 14, 2024
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