Smoke Shop Employees Arrested for Illegal Marijuana Sales
On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, members of the Norwalk Police Department Special Services Division executed a search and seizure warrant at Wally’s Convenience, located at 336 Westport Avenue, Norwalk, CT. Following a comprehensive narcotics investigation, it was determined that employees of Wally’s Convenience were illegally selling marijuana from the store, which is not a licensed cannabis dispensary. As a result of the investigation, a search warrant was obtained for Wally’s Convenience. During the execution of the search warrant, a total of 4.15 pounds of cannabis products were seized, including flower, vapes, and gummies. The store employee, Emad Alawdi, was taken into custody.
Arrested: Emad Alawdi, 28, of Norwalk, CT
Charges: Possession with Intent to Sell Cannabis, Operation of a Drug Factory, and Possession of Cannabis over the legal limit
Bond: $50,000
Court: May 26, 2026
On Thursday, May 14, 2026, members of the Norwalk Police Department Special Services Division executed a search warrant at Kings Tobacco and Vape Shop, located at 2 Main Street, Norwalk, CT. Following a comprehensive narcotics investigation, it was determined that employees of Kings Tobacco and Vape were illegally selling marijuana from the store, which is not a licensed cannabis dispensary. As a result of the investigation, a search warrant was obtained for Kings Tobacco and Vape. During the execution of the search warrant, a total of 1.537 pounds of cannabis products were seized, including flower, vapes, and gummies. The store employee, Sari A. Saleh, was taken into custody.
Arrested: Sari A. Saleh, 20, of Brooklyn, NY
Charges: Possession with Intent to Sell Cannabis, and Possession of Cannabis over the legal limit
Bond: $1,000
Court: May 27, 2026
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