Division of Investigation probes NYC Sheriff Anthony Miranda over unlicensed smoke retailers, money seized

NEW YORK (WABC) — Town’s Division of Investigation has began wanting into New York Metropolis Sheriff Anthony Miranda.

The main target of the probe is Miranda’s enforcement of unlicensed smoke retailers, how money is seized throughout the investigations and his position within the Nationwide Latino Officers Affiliation.

Miranda is chair of the Nationwide Latino Officers Affiliation and metropolis investigators are searching for any connection between donations to the group and enforcement by the company.

Investigators are additionally wanting into how money from the companies is seized and invoiced throughout operations, following complaints from the smoke retailers and their legal professionals.

Complaints concerning the vouchering course of had been filed with DOI, prompting the inquiry.

The mayor’s workplace put out an announcement highlighting the success of unlawful marijuana enforcement:

“The New York Metropolis Sheriff Division works day in and day trip to guard New Yorkers, notably younger folks, from the well being and security threats being posed by unlawful hashish retailers, and thru ‘Operation Padlock to Defend,’ we’ve already shut down greater than 1,100 unlawful retailers and seized an estimated $66 million in unlawful merchandise. We proceed to behave in accordance with the regulation to guard public security.”

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