Westchester Store Worker Accused Of Selling Item Containing THC To Minor

A Westchester store worker has been charged with allegedly selling tobacco and THC products to a minor during a sting operation.

A smoke shop employee was arrested for allegedly selling THC and nicotine to a minor.
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Kathy Reakes

03/26/2022 1:00 p.m.

The incident took place in Edgemont at the Scarsdale Smoke Shop on Thursday, March 24.

During an operation, conducted by the Greenburgh Police Drug and Alcohol Task Force, a minor who was working with police, entered the store located at 455 Central Park Ave., and purchased an electronic cigarette containing nicotine and a THC cartridge, said Sgt. Sean Hagan of the Greenburgh Police.

The employee that sold the products, 27-year-old Mohammed Hauter, address not provided, was arrested and charged with unlawful dealing with a child and criminal sale of cannabis.

Hauter was released and issued a desk appearance ticket.

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