Two Tonawanda Smoke Shops Raided for Illegal Cannabis Sales

Authorities seized large quantities of suspected illicit cannabis products at the unlicensed businesses.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 2:39am

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Police in the Town of Tonawanda, New York executed search warrants at two local smoke shops on March 31, 2026, seizing large quantities of suspected illicit cannabis and concentrated cannabis products. The New York State Office of Cannabis Management has ordered both businesses to be sealed and shut down pending hearings, as they were found to be operating without proper licensing to sell cannabis.

Why it matters

The raids highlight ongoing enforcement efforts by state and local authorities to crack down on the illegal sale of cannabis products outside the regulated market. Unlicensed cannabis sales undermine the legal industry and can pose public health risks to consumers.

The details

Officers seized suspected illicit cannabis and concentrated cannabis products from Mr. Greensfield Smoke Shop at 532 Niagara Falls Blvd. and Sweet Puffs Smoke Shop at 3815 Delaware Ave. The Town of Tonawanda Police Department's Criminal Investigation Bureau conducted the investigations in conjunction with the New York State Office of Cannabis Management, acting on information received from the public.

  • The raids took place on March 31, 2026.

The players

Town of Tonawanda Police Department

The local police department that conducted the investigations and executed the search warrants.

New York State Office of Cannabis Management

The state regulatory agency that ordered the businesses to be sealed and shut down for operating without proper cannabis sales licenses.

Mr. Greensfield Smoke Shop

One of the two smoke shops raided by authorities for suspected illegal cannabis sales.

Sweet Puffs Smoke Shop

The second smoke shop raided by authorities for suspected illegal cannabis sales.

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What’s next

The two smoke shops will face hearings with the New York State Office of Cannabis Management to determine if their businesses will be allowed to reopen.

The takeaway

This crackdown on unlicensed cannabis sales in Tonawanda is part of a broader effort by state and local authorities to enforce regulations and protect public health in the emerging legal cannabis market.