orts of workers threatening customers with guns. Officers also documented additional concerning activity during prior visits.

 On another occasion, we conducted a business inspection, and a firearm was thrown in the trash, witnessed by our officers for one of the operators inside,  Hayes said.  And then we ended up doing a search warrant where, again, another firearm was inside this location, and a sizable amount of marijuana products were seized from this location. 

The store's owner and his attorney declined to comment.

This marks the second business DPD has shut down recently for selling to minors, following a similar raid on an eastside gas station. Hayes issued a direct warning to businesses engaged in similar activity.

 Don't do it. If you do, we'll come see you, and we'll shut you down every single time,  Hayes said.

The shop now faces potential fines or permanent closure.

If you suspect a smoke shop, gas station, or local business is selling tobacco to minors or illegally selling marijuana, DPD urges you to report it to their tip line at 313-224-DOPE.

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