Five individuals were arrested for distributing marijuana at Hanover and Henrico vape shops following an investigation by the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office.

On Wednesday, Hanover sheriff's deputies executed search warrants at six Hanover locations and two Henrico locations connected to 3 Stars Vape and Tobacco, and Habibi Vape and Tobacco.

Law enforcement seized more than 20 pounds of marijuana, more than $100,000 in U.S. currency and paraphernalia associated with the distribution of marijuana.

The charges included felony distribution of marijuana and felony distribution of marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school zone.

This summer, the Hanover sheriff's office looked into the illegal sale of marijuana at local vape shops in the county. After probable cause was found, search warrants

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