PITTSBURGH \u2014 A vape shop in Market Square has been raided \u2014 again. <\/p>\n
The raid comes after multiple complaints that Smoking Starz Smoke Shop is selling drugs and tobacco to minors. <\/p>\n
Peter Boettger lives and works in Market Square \u2014 and he heard about yesterday\u2019s raid.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a shame it\u2019s happening in Market Square. I know they\u2019re trying to improve downtown,\u201d Boettger said. <\/p>\n
According to Pittsburgh police, when detectives raided the smoke shop, they found untaxed cigarettes, a large amount of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, THC gummies, cash and guns. <\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s something we cannot have and cannot tolerate at all,\u201d Boettger added. <\/p>\n
Channel 11 has reported on a police raid at the store before.<\/p>\n
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