5 arrests made after marijuana sold illegally at vape shops, Hanover Sheriff's Office announces

A news release from the sheriff's office says the investigation began over the summer.

"After the use of multiple investigative techniques, probable cause was established to execute search warrants at multiple locations in Hanover and Henrico Counties," the release reads.

Investigators conducted underage buyer compliance checks at the "majority" of the vape shops in Hanover County. The sheriff's office says that of the stores checked, 11 of them sold to underage buyers.

On Wednesday, Hanover deputies, Henrico police, the Virginia State Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration executed search warrants at six shops in Hanover and two in Henrico, all connected to 3 Stars Vape and Tobacco and Habibi Vape and Tobacco.

"The search warrants resulted in the seizure of over twenty pounds