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Local convenience store caught selling unlicensed illegal medical marijuana; owner arrested

By Taylor Spirito, WPXI.com

Local convenience store caught selling unlicensed illegal medical marijuana; owner arrested Local convenience store caught selling unlicensed illegal medical marijuana; owner arrested

By Taylor Spirito, WPXI.com

WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. — A local convenience store owner is behind bars after complaints to police said the business was selling unlicensed illegal medical marijuana and cannabis products.

According to the West Mifflin Police Department, the store is located on the north end of the borough. When officers arrived on Sept. 21, they found various types of illegal marijuana and cannabis products for sale in plain view.

After receiving a search warrant, police said they found edibles, THC vape cartridges and pre-rolled cannabis cigarettes as well as around $12,000.

The store’s owner, Asad Iqbal, was arrested and taken to Allegheny County Jail where he was arraigned on multiple drug-related charges.

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