OPELIKA, Ala. (WDNews) — Two Opelika business owners were arrested following a joint investigation into alleged illegal operations at several vape and CBD businesses, according to the Opelika Police Department.
According to police, special agents with the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board contacted the Opelika Police Department regarding complaints of illegal operations involving several vape and CBD businesses in Opelika.
Police said the investigation was conducted with assistance from the Alabama State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) Narcotics, the ABC Board and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA).
According to authorities, investigators executed a search warrant and conducted inspections Wednesday, July 1, at the following businesses:
Top Shelf Alternatives, 510 Geneva St.
Mr. Smoke, 2352 Pepperell Parkway.
101 Smoke Shops, located at 1467 Fox Run Parkway, 2808 Pepperell Parkway and 3051 Frederick Road.
According to police, officers executing the search warrant at Top Shelf Alternatives located and seized illegal hemp flowers. During inspections at the other businesses, the ABC Board addressed what police described as minor infractions.
As a result of the investigation, police said Bradley Haddon, 40, of Opelika, was charged with three counts of Sale or Possession of Unlawful Hemp Products.
Police also said Kayla Haddon, 39, of Opelika, was charged with four counts of Sale or Possession of Unlawful Hemp Products.
According to the Opelika Police Department, “The case remains under investigation, and additional charges are pending.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Opelika Police Department Detective Division at (334) 705-5220 or the Secret Witness Hotline at (334) 745-8665. Tips can also be submitted through the Opelika Police Mobile App, and callers may remain anonymous.
