District authorities shut down two unlicensed cannabis retailers this week as part of an ongoing enforcement initiative targeting illegal cannabis operations across Washington, D.C., according to a joint announcement from the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
Closure Orders were executed at DC Daze Wellness and Snackz DC (also known as Xaza) following what officials described as activities posing an “imminent danger to public health and safety.” Both locations were operating without licenses required under District cannabis laws.
The actions follow the implementation of the Medical Cannabis Conditional License and Unlicensed Establishment Closure Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2024, which took effect on July 15, 2024. The emergency legislation expanded ABCA’s civil enforcement authority and enabled coordinated operations with MPD. Since the law’s enactment, officials report that 86 unlicensed cannabis businesses have been padlocked under the expanded enforcement powers.
At DC Daze Wellness (2428 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite 200), authorities report seizing:
- 3.7 pounds of cannabis
- 2,800 grams of mushroom edibles
- 44,028.8 grams of THC edibles
- 1,510 grams of THC-infused lotion
- 10 grams of THC resin
- 133.5 grams of THC vape cartridges
Two individuals were arrested.
At Snackz DC (811 Florida Avenue NW), authorities report seizing:
- 4.6 pounds of cannabis
- 2,309.5 grams of mushrooms
- 624.5 grams of mushroom edibles
- 2,226 grams of THC edibles
- 1,200 grams of THC resin
- 552 grams of THC vape cartridges
- 566 grams of THC wax
Two arrests were made.
