Montgomery County Smoke Shops Busted for Illegal Sales of THC Vape Pens to Minors
Montgomery County authorities arrested the owner and clerks of Fun Kosh Smoke Store for illegally selling THC vape pens to minors.Summary
Montgomery County law enforcement conducted a month-long undercover investigation targeting Fun Kosh Smoke Store locations due to community complaints of sales to underage individuals. The investigation, conducted by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit and MOCONET, culminated in a series of busts on December 9th, confirming underage sales at all four locations. Subsequent search warrants executed on December 11th led to the seizure of 143 THC vape pens and the arrest of owner Emad Aldin Jaddou, and clerks Izabeau Gonzales, Breanna Cullins, and Brenda Collins. The crackdown highlights ongoing concerns about illegal access to vaping products by minors, despite new Texas laws effective September 1, 2025, aimed at curbing cannabinoid sales. Law enforcement emphasized the importance of parental conversations regarding the dangers of vaping and THC consumption, and the legal consequences for businesses violating the law.
(Source：Hoodline)
