California Cops Seize $189,000 in Illegal Vaping Products
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In the California city of San Mateo law enforcement officials seized a large number of flavored vape cartridges from a smoke shop following an unscheduled compliance check.
Officers visited the store on Tuesday afternoon, August 15th to carry out the inspection after a person was observed purchasing a flavored vaping product, according to Hoodline.
Officers with the San Mateo Police Department Youth Services Unit witnessed a store employee sell flavored tobacco to a customer, police said.
California voters passed SB793 last November, banning the sale of flavored tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, e-liquids, pods, and any other vape device.
An investigation of the store revealed 6,298 flavored vape cartridges, valued at around $189,000, according to police. The cartridges were seized, but the investigation remains ongoing.
The San Mateo Police Department is coordinating with the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office in filing charges.