The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA), working alongside the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), padlocked four unlicensed cannabis businesses last week, citing illegal operations and threats to public health and safety. The latest actions raise the citywide closure count to 66 almost a year after the closures began.
Minnesota Food Mart (3728 Minnesota Ave NE) was shut down after officers seized seven ounces of cannabis and 542 grams of mushroom edibles. Two men, Riaz Hussain, 29, and Muhammed Sarker, 28, both of D.C., were arrested and face distribution-related charges. The store’s Off-Premises Retailer Class A alcohol license has been suspended pending an August 13 hearing.
J&D Market (2201 Minnesota Ave NE) was closed after less than an ounce of cannabis was found on-site.
Presidential Flightz (2407 18th St NW) saw the seizure of 14 ounces of cannabis, 210 grams of mushroom edibles, 272 grams of THC wax and small amounts of THC edibles. Owner Fadhl Deen, 34, of D.C., was arrested on multiple distribution charges.
Penn Smoke Shop (2324-B Pennsylvania Ave SE) was shut down following the discovery of 1.8 grams of crack cocaine, methadone, synthetic cannabinoids, cannabis, THC edibles, and a stolen handgun. Tyrell Graves, 32, of D.C., faces a range of charges including unlicensed firearm possession and distribution offenses.
There have been a total of 22 arrests since Sept. 13, 2024 when the first arrest while shutting down an illegal shop occurred, according to an analysis by The Outlaw Report.
