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flag Five South Dakota smoke shop owners were indicted for illegally selling youth-targeted, hemp-derived intoxicants disguised as candy.

flag South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced the indictment of five smoke shop owners in September 2025 after a sting operation uncovered the illegal sale of substances disguised as candy and marketed to youth. flag Undercover officers bought products like a “magic mushroom microdose blend” chocolate bar from five businesses across the state, exploiting a federal hemp loophole. flag Charges included selling intoxicating substances, modified hemp, and drugs like psilocin and marijuana, with penalties ranging from fines to up to 15 years in prison. flag One defendant faced a felony for selling near a school. flag The operation, led by state and local agencies, aimed to protect public safety and respond to community concerns about youth access to dangerous products. flag All defendants are presumed innocent.

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