Statesville smoke shops under investigation, accused of selling marijuana labeled as hemp or CBD



A month-long investigation in Iredell County resulted in search warrants served at a group of smoke and vape shops in the area.

On Tuesday, the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office said it searched seven shops on Friday, July 10. Investigators said they had evidence the shops were selling products labeled as hemp or CBD that had THC levels higher than that allowed by state law. Further, investigators said they got complaints that the shops were selling the items to school-aged children.

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