Bronx, NY – A large illegal cannabis distribution operation was shut down in the Bronx today following a coordinated law enforcement raid that yielded more than 400 pounds of illegal cannabis and a loaded firearm, officials confirmed.
According to the NYC Sheriff’s Office, members of the Sheriff Joint Compliance Task Force—working alongside the NYPD’s Detective Bureau, DESU, TARU, and with support from the Bronx District Attorney’s Office—executed a search warrant at an alleged illegal cannabis warehouse earlier today. Authorities reported that two individuals were arrested as part of the operation, and the investigation remains active.
Officials said the search warrant stemmed from an ongoing effort to combat large-scale illegal cannabis distribution networks operating across New York City. Upon entering the warehouse, investigators allegedly discovered hundreds of pounds of cannabis packaged for distribution along with an illegal, loaded firearm. The seizure marks one of the larger cannabis-related enforcement actions announced in the Bronx this month.
The Sheriff’s Office publicly thanked the Bronx DA and the NYPD for their continued partnership in these enforcement operations, emphasizing that joint compliance efforts are targeting both safety threats and unlicensed commercial activity.
As New York continues navigating the rollout of its legal cannabis market, authorities say illegal distribution hubs pose challenges for consumer safety, tax revenue, and neighborhood security.
Residents in the surrounding area are encouraged to share any relevant information with law enforcement as investigators work to determine the full scope of the warehouse’s operations.
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