OAKLAND, CA \u2014 Oakland police seized illegal tobacco products, weapons, and drug paraphernalia during inspections of two smoke shops on Wednesday, authorities said.<\/p>\n
The Oakland Police Department’s Alcoholic Beverage Action Team inspected one shop in the 3800 block of San Leandro Street, where officers recovered flavored tobacco, untaxed cigarettes, narcotics paraphernalia, a small amount of narcotics, and a firearm disguised as a cell phone, according to the police.<\/p>\n
During a second inspection in the 2100 block of International Boulevard, officers found flavored tobacco, untaxed cigarettes, narcotics paraphernalia, and a privately made illegal AR-style assault weapon, police said.<\/p>\n
No arrests were made in either case.<\/p>\n
Police said both investigations were forwarded to the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office, and the Oakland City Attorney’s Office will review any potential civil or legal follow-up.
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