Illegal THC seized at 9 Harnett County smoke shops, sheriff says

LILLINGTON, N.C. (WTVD) -- The Harnett County Sheriff's Office is cracking down on the sale of illegal Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products and the alleged sale of smoking products to minors.

A recent investigation into nine smoke shops across the county led to the seizure of 64 pounds of THC and $49,033 in cash.

According to the sheriff's office, the shops claimed to sell THC products within legal limits, but the actual levels were significantly higher.

The products have been linked to medical emergencies that required emergency responses in schools and throughout Harnett County.

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The investigation is ongoing, and Sheriff Wayne Coats said charges are forthcoming.

The police departments in Dunn, Angier and Lillington assisted with the investigation.

The search warrants were executed at the following businesses:

• A2Z Tobacco and Vape, 333 N Raleigh St., Unit E, Angier;

• 421 Vapor and Tobacco Express, 600 E Cumberland St., Dunn;

• GoodFellas Smoke Shop, 166 N Raleigh St., Unit B, Angier;

• Up N Smoke Tobacco and Vapor #2, 12 E Depot St., Angier;

• Chill Stop Vape Shop, 906 N Clinton Ave, Dunn;

• ZaZa Happy Smoke. 915 S Main St., Lillington;

• Olivia Tobacco and Vape, 3819 NC-87, Sanford;

• Tobacco & Vape Plus, 6767 Overhills Road, Spring Lake;

• Lucky Stop, 359 NC-24, Cameron.