The Orange County Sheriff’s Office conducted a joint operation with Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division, State of Texas Comptroller’s Office, Orange Police Department, Orange County Constable Pct. 4 Joey Jacobs, and LCM ISD PD Officers to investigate the illegal sales of Nicotine Vapes, and illegal THC items to minors.
An undercover OCSO employee visited multiple smoke and vape shops across Orange County to attempt underage purchases. At certain establishments, workers illegally sold nicotine products to the underage operative leading to two arrests.
Search warrants and administrative inspections were executed by investigators and the Texas Comptroller’s Office. A large cache of suspected illegal THC products, suspected marijuana, extensive drug paraphernalia, and a handgun were seized.
Orange County Sheriff Bobby Smith would like to commend the community and school administrators for providing vital tips that initiated the crackdown. Sheriff Smith issued a stern warning that this remains an ongoing investigation with more criminal charges pending, reiterating a zero-tolerance policy for businesses selling tobacco, e-cigarettes, or nicotine items to anyone under the age of 21.
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