Derby Police arrest 2 after smoke shop compliance checks

Some of the products seized by police.

DERBY - Derby Police Department again conducted smoke shop compliance checks after receiving reports of illegal cannabis sales within the city.

As part of the investigation, Derby Police conducted undercover purchases of cannabis products prior to executing search warrants at the following locations:

Zaza, 49 Pershing Drive

High Clouds, 676 New Haven Ave.

Smoke Vibe, 182 Elizabeth St.

As a result of these operations, the following cannabis products were seized:

Zaza: 39.9 lbs of cannabis flower and edibles (picture 1)

Smoke Vibe: 3.2 lbs of cannabis flower and edibles (picture 2)

High Clouds: 5.69 lbs of cannabis flower and edibles (picture 3)

The following individuals were arrested on scene:

El Hadramy Kleib (DOB 6/13/1992) at Zaza and

Mohamed Albrashi (DOB 5/30/1999) at High Clouds

Both individuals were charged with:

CGS 21a-277(c) – Operating a Drug Factory

CGS 21a-278(b) – Possession with Intent to Sell

CGS 21a-279a(e)(1) – Possession of Cannabis Greater Than 5 Ounces

We want the public to be aware that unregulated cannabis sales pose significant public safety concerns, including unknown product strength, contamination, and access by minors.

The Derby Police Department remains committed to protecting the public and preventing illegal and unregulated cannabis sales within our community.

We would like to thank the Consumer Protection Drug Control Agents for assisting with our investigation.

Compliance checks and enforcement actions will continue.