Tampa smoke shop raided; business owner says he sells only legal, licensed products
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Hillsborough County business owner is facing felony charges after the Tampa Police Department raided his business.
Smokey Jones on Hillsborough Avenue sells THC and CBD-based products, but an attorney for the business owner said it's a licensed facility that complies with all state law and should never have been raided.
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'They took over $200,000 worth of product, not only THC Hemp, not only THC Hemp Flower that they tested, but a bunch of other things that they just assumed may have been illegal products, including CBD dog treats,' said attorney Michael Minardi.
The attorney said the raid is highly unusual for a licensed marijuana business in Florida.
'This is the first instance where they went in and they took product and they took money,' Minardi said.
Business owner Dannie Jones said the raid has been devastating for his business and the employees who were handcuffed during the raid.
'I haven't did anything wrong and to be accused of something like that, I think it's ridiculous,' Jones said.
The state contends there were illegal products seized.
On Monday, a Hillsborough County judge set bond in the case and Jones was taken into custody.
The defense said they will fight the charges.
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