Investigation into Illegal Sales of THC Products in Georgia

Dec.07.2022
Investigation into Illegal Sales of THC Products in Georgia
HSI and HCSO are investigating illegal THC sales after seizing $30k worth of product in Hall County, Georgia.

Federal and local investigators are currently probing an illegal THC product sales operation in Georgia after discovering a stash of goods worth approximately $30,000 in Hall County.


On November 28th, a joint task force comprising of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO), seized two packages containing 900 THC vape pens at a local distribution center. Officials stated that the packages had been shipped from California to Harris County.


Investigators obtained a search warrant to investigate the two local addresses to which these packages were originally intended to be sent: one located on Yearling Court, and the other on Willow Ridge Circle.


So far, investigators have announced that they have issued an arrest warrant and seized four additional packages of THC-infused food, as well as some leftover cocaine.


They said that an investigation is currently ongoing.


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