New York Arrests 12 Vape Distributors in Enforcement Action
New York State Police have arrested representatives from more than a dozen online vape distributors in what officials are calling the largest criminal vape enforcement action in the state’s history. Dubbed “Operation Vapers’ Dozen,” the statewide sweep targeted distributors accused of illegally shipping flavored e-cigarettes and other vapor products across New York.
The arrests, which resulted in 38 criminal charges with more expected, followed a months-long investigation by the State Health Department’s Bureau of Investigations. Undercover online purchases revealed widespread violations of state law, including the shipment of fruit, candy, and soda-flavored vapes designed to appeal to teenagers. “These companies built their business models around breaking New York’s laws and targeting our kids — now, we’re holding them accountable,” stated Governor Kathy Hochul. The charges include unlawful shipment of vapor products, a Class A misdemeanor.
The targeted businesses spanned nearly every region of the state. Arrested businesses include:
New York City
- Vaporush (Manhattan)
- ePuffer (Manhattan & Brooklyn)
- Vape4Style (Brooklyn)
- Beyond Vape (Bronx)
- NYC Glass 718 (Staten Island)
Long Island
- Vaperdudes (JPL Development Inc.)
- Shinnecock Vape Shop
Capital Region
- Nicless Vape (Albany & Fulton Counties)
- Delta 8 Geek (Albany, Fulton & Warren Counties)
Western New York
- Wet Vapes (Erie & Niagara Counties)
Central NY/Mohawk Valley
- Adirondack Vapor (Oneida County)
A twelfth distributor has also been identified, with charges still pending. This crackdown signals a significant escalation in New York’s efforts to enforce its ban on flavored vaping products.
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