Law enforcement has been busy raiding places that are allegedly selling it illegally. Multiple locations in the Village were busted on Monday night, and several people were arrested.
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Police say some weapons were also seized.
One spot on LaGuardia Place had just opened on Monday - hours later, officers were carrying out bags of the THC-based products.
The city estimates there are 1,500 smoke shops illegally selling marijuana-based products.
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