Over 3,000 grams of marijuana seized at Columbus smoke shop. 1 person arrested
A search warrant executed at a Columbus smoke shop by the Columbus Police Department Special Operations Unit and the Army Criminal Investigations Division at Fort Benning led to the seizure of over 3,000 grams of marijuana and one arrest, CPD announced Saturday.
Police said they executed the search warrant April 15 at BABA Smoke Shop, 2111 Manchester Expressway, as a result of an investigation started after receiving complaints about suspected illegal activity. During the search, officers seized:
- 3,255.3 grams of marijuana (estimated street value: $32,553)
- 336.4 grams of Schedule I THC products (estimated street value: $8,410)
- $25,955 in U.S. currency,
Police said Preetpal Singh, 32, was arrested as part of the investigation and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of Schedule I controlled substance with intent to distribute and unlawfully maintaining a structure or place.
Additional charges are pending, according to the news release.
“This case began with complaints, and the Special Operations Unit, along with our partners, took action,” Lt. Alan Malone said in the news release. “When a business is being used for illegal activity, we will step in and deal with it.”
Police ask anyone with additional information to call the CPD Special Operations Unit at 706-225-3112.