CT vape shop employees accused of selling controlled substances that led to severe reaction for customer
Summary
Two employees at PuffCity Smoke Shop in Wallingford, Connecticut, have been arrested following a months-long investigation. The probe began in July when a customer suffered a severe adverse reaction after consuming a product allegedly bought from the shop, believed to be a cannabis gummy. Police discovered the product contained Schedule I controlled substances, specifically kratom alkaloids like 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH). During a raid, authorities seized prohibited products and approximately $14,000 in suspected illegal proceeds. The arrested employees, Oguzhan Goktas and Baris Alanc, face charges of illegal possession and intent to sell controlled substances, with bond set at $15,000 each. The investigation is ongoing.
(Source:Hartford Courant)