Owners of Nearly 100 Smoke Shops Plead Guilty to Felony Cannabis Trafficking Charges, Must Close or Sell All Stores

The Marijuana Herald
By Ashley MitchellSep 22, 2026, 4:35 pm55 pts
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information The co-owners of nearly 100 smoke shops across Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky have pleaded guilty to felony drug trafficking and organized crime charges under agreements requiring them to close or sell all of their stores before sentencing. Brothers Ismail…

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