ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A joint law enforcement operation shut down four Seneca Falls smoke shops and led to two arrests Thursday after investigators seized weapons and more than 70 pounds of illegal cannabis products.

Multiple law enforcement agencies along with the New York State Office of Cannabis Management executed search warrants at Hemp Vibes, Dream Falls Convenience, Smokers N. Munch and Rick’s VIP. The stores were suspected of selling cannabis without a state license and making illegal sales to minors, police said.

20-year-old Mohamed Fahd Alsaidi of Saint Albans, was charged with two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon for allegedly having a handgun and a large-capacity feeding device.

31-year-old Muneer N. Abdillah of the Bronx, was charged with fourth-deg

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