A Cayuga County smoke shop with a rocky past is once again in the spotlight after being raided by New York State Police on Friday.
The store — Pipekeepers, located in Montezuma — is now shut down. Law enforcement confirmed the raid but have not yet released details on what was seized or whether any arrests were made.
The smoke shop has been the subject of controversy before, though the article did not specify previous incidents. Its closure follows rising scrutiny of unlicensed cannabis-related businesses across New York, as the state continues to crack down on stores operating outside of legal bounds.
Photos from the scene show police at the property, located just off Route 31 in Montezuma. Investigators have not said if the shop will face criminal charges, but the raid has already drawn attention from locals and regulators alike.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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