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Valley Stream man arrested for alleged illegal cannabis sale in Ocean Avenue smoke shop

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A Valley Stream man was arrested for selling unlicensed cannabis products at the Late Vibes Smoke Shop on April 25. Narcotics detectives, investigating the 89 Ocean Ave smoke shop, found gummies containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) — the active ingredient in cannabis being sold.

Police also reportedly confiscated packages of a “greenish brown leafy substance” they believe to be cannabis, cash, and packages of THC.

Jeremiah Samlal is charged with the criminal sale of a controlled substance, criminal possession of a controlled substance, unlawful sale and possession of cannabis. He was arraigned on April 26 at First District Court in Hempstead. As of press time, he is due back in court on May 3.