East Orange Cracks Down on Illegal Smoke Shops | Newark News

East Orange just crushed eight illegal smoke shops in a major crackdown, seizing 225 pounds of weed, $17K in cash, and six vehicles — with eleven people now facing possession-with-intent charges. This wasn’t a surprise raid; it was months of coordinated effort by police, code enforcement, and health departments. With legal dispensaries now operating, the city’s sending a clear message: unlicensed spots aren’t just breaking the law — they’re endangering public safety by selling untested, unregulated products. Mayor’s office says community safety comes first — especially for kids — and since March, places like H and H Variety and Flavors have been shut down. Bottom line: run an illegal smoke shop here, and you’ll get hit hard. The city’s not messing around — it’s about protecting residents and enforcing the rules for everyone’s well-being. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/329b4af1809ac6d2