QUEENS, New York (WABC) -- Six stores have been shut down that officials say were illegally selling cannabis in Queens, District Attorney Melinda Katz announced.

Over 300 pounds of illegal cannabis products and over 170 pounds of illegal tobacco vapes were seized in Queens, Katz said.

Six illegal cannabis storefronts in the borough were padlocked after a months-long undercover investigation.

Four people were also arrested and hundreds of pounds of illicit cannabis and tobacco products were seized.

"My office, working with our law enforcement partners, will continue to ensure compliance so that legitimate businesses can thrive and our neighbors, particularly young people, remain safe from the unregulated products sold by illegal shops," Katz said.

The six locations that were searched

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