Mar. 15, 2024 By Anthony Medina
Authorities seized hundreds of untaxed cigarettes and nearly 40 pounds of marijuana products on Thursday, March 14, during a nighttime bust of a convenience store located next to the Ozone Park district office of Council Member Joann Ariola.
The raid of the 93-08 101st Ave. store stemmed from a partnership between NYPD Queens South Narcotics Squad and Ariola, who had been keeping tabs on the location.
The Narcotics Squad, which conducted the bust, removed 773 packs of untaxed cigarettes during the search, along with 35 pounds of various cannabis products, including edibles, rolls, flowers, and oils, officials say.