AG’s office targets dozens of local vape shops in drug investigation
The attorney general's office is investigating over a dozen vape shops in Pittsburgh for illegal marijuana sales and money laundering.Summary
The state attorney general's office is conducting a major drug investigation targeting over a dozen vape shops in the Pittsburgh area. Investigators allege that Amer Ahmed, who owned 15 shops, and two associates from New York, were illegally selling marijuana, THC gummies, and other products without requiring medical cards. The operation involved undercover purchases at shops like Holy Smokes and Vape in Bethel Park. Additionally, Ahmed used 15 bank accounts to launder over $710,000 in profits through transactions to overseas accounts and other entities, including a non-existent vape shop and a coffee shop in New York. This investigation highlights concerns about illegal drug sales to minors and has shocked local residents.
(Source：Wpxi News)
