DENVER — An inspector with the Denver Department of Excise and Licenses is "no longer with the city" after the employee allegedly ate a psilocybin gummy during an inspection.

The alleged incident happened during an investigation on April 20 at a vendor market next to Tetra Lounge, according to the business owner, Dewayne Benjamin.

"He picked it up and put it in his mouth, and it's surprising to me," said Benjamin.

The allegation comes after the City of Denver issued an order to show cause against Tetra Lounge, meaning the business must advocate for why it should not have its marijuana hospitality business license revoked, following an investigation spanning several months.

According to the order, the city alleges Tetra Lounge violated conditions, appearing to sell and give out cannabis

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