Massive illegal cannabis warehouse shut down in East New York; 2 arrested
The warehouse, at 209 Highland Place and operating under the name “P.U.,” contained between 400 and 600 pounds of unregulated cannabis products, according to NYC Sheriff Anthony Miranda and Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Kaz Daughtry.
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yesterdayCity officials say a major supplier in the illegal cannabis market has been shut down after a raid at a warehouse in East New York Friday afternoon.
The warehouse, at 209 Highland Place and operating under the name “P.U.,” contained between 400 and 600 pounds of unregulated cannabis products, according to NYC Sheriff Anthony Miranda and Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Kaz Daughtry.
Daughtry says the warehouse supplied two smoke shops, one in Manhattan and one in Brownsville, that were also sealed following inspections.
Officials described the setup inside as “elaborate,” with packaging rooms, shipment areas and distribution operations.
Many of the seized products were packaged to look like candy and cereal, which officials say were designed to target children.
“They got shipments, they packaged the individual packages and distributed from this location,” Miranda said. “We have observations of them going to the other locations which we are inspecting as well, a very extensive operation.
Two people were arrested at the scene, including one believed to be the owner, a source confirmed to News 12.
Daughtry said shutting down suppliers is a key part of Mayor Eric Adams’ “Operation Padlock to Protect,” which has so far closed more than 1,500 illegal shops, seized $100 million in product and issued $220 million in penalties.
He added that untested cannabis can pose health risks and that the large amounts of cash tied to these operations often fuel violent crime.
The Department of Buildings issued a full vacate order for the warehouse, while FDNY issued multiple violations.
Residents in the neighborhood told News 12 they are relieved the site has been shut down.
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